Safety

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; a reminder that protecting your workers' mental health is just as important as safeguarding their physical well-being.

As construction season ramps up, so does the risk to those working on or near our nation’s roads. According to the US Department of Transportation, there is one work zone fatality for every 4 billion vehicle-miles traveled and for every $112 million spent on roadway construction. And those numbers are rising. Between 2020 and 2021, work zone fatalities increased by 10.8%, while overall roadway fatalities rose by 10.3%.

Prioritizing safety is always good for business. Construction companies with a strong safety culture tend to experience increased productivity, reduced costs and improved employee morale.

While safety hazards in construction can grab headlines, overall worker health is also a concern.

September is suicide prevention awareness month and Construction Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 9-13, 2024, making it the ideal time to discuss suicide risks with your employees.