Those working in industrial jobs face unique physical and mental health challenges that employers should be aware of. Most companies care about the well-being of their workers.
More than two million workers in the construction industry have been exposed to silica in the workplace. Short of a complete double lung transplant, silicosis is both a chronic and incurable condition.
Educating the public and the business community about opioid use disorder is challenged by a stereotype many people carry with them — the street junkie living in a tent.
These four hazards pose a more significant threat to women than men. Construction managers should ensure female workers are safe on the job by focusing on these issues.
The mental well-being of construction employees needs to be safeguarded, and the first step is understanding just how this industry can affect the psyche of the workers within it.