How Return to Work Programs Impact EMR By Travis Bennett, Associate Director, National Casualty Loss Control at Risk Strategies, part of the Brown & Brown Team An unfortunate truth is that incidents happen, especially in construction. Despite rigorous safety measures, job-site hazards can lead to injuries and temporarily sideline valuable employees. While adopting best-in-class safety practices…
The construction industry has a suicide crisis. Here’s how we heal it By Joe Riedel - Special to The Kansas City Star The construction industry is facing an unprecedented crisis with construction workers dying by suicide, and this tragedy requires our attention. Data show that the construction industry had the second-highest…
ABC Recognizes Two Dedicated Members With Life Membership June 25, 2025 | ABC News, Awards ABC honored two longtime members with life membership on June 24 at ABC’s National Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C., during ABC’s annual Legislative Conference. Former ABC National chairs David R. Meyer, the Meyer Cos., Lee’s…
Q1 2025 OSHA Regulatory and Safety Bulletin: Key Updates for Contractors and Safety Professionals The first quarter of 2025 brought several notable updates from OSHA and NIOSH that will affect safety programs, training, and compliance responsibilities in the construction industry. Although President Trump’s January 20 Executive Order placed a temporary…
Safety in Construction: Insights, tips and strategies from safety leaders Demand for new workers in construction looms large: The industry needs an estimated 439,000 net new workers this year, and it will need even more in 2026, according to estimates from the Associated Builders and Contractors. That creates a conundrum…
Call Before You Dig: 6 Tips for Avoiding Buried Utilities (OSHA) As temperatures rise and excavation projects increase, prioritizing safety is crucial. April is National Safe Digging Month, a time to raise awareness about excavation hazards and the risks of striking underground utilities and pipelines – also known as “dig-ins.”…
Recognizing Safety and Excellence: ABC's Top Performers in the Construction Industry In the competitive world of construction, excellence is not just a goal—it's a standard. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recognizes this through its prestigious Top Performers list. To qualify, contractors must achieve Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP…
Most Construction Workers in Missouri and Kansas Choose Freedom Over Forced Unionization As policymakers at the federal and state levels debate labor reforms that would dramatically reshape the construction industry, newly released data sends a clear and compelling message: construction workers overwhelmingly continue to choose independence over union affiliation. According…
Keep Your Employees Safe and Healthy with ABC Total Wellness Partners ABC’s Total Human Health Initiative is focused on sending employees home safely at the end of the shift and living a healthy lifestyle. The new Total Wellness Partners program raises the bar for keeping workers safe and building…
What Missouri's Proposition A Means for Employers This post is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Employers should consult legal counsel to assess compliance obligations under Missouri law. On November 5, 2024, Missouri voters approved Proposition A—a measure that introduces significant changes to employment law…
