Building Healthier Futures: 7 Ways Superintendents Can Protect Crews from Opioid Misuse

By Dr. Nzinga Harrison Across the United States, the overdose crisis is claiming lives at a staggering pace. The pandemic intensified this public health emergency, and construction workers remain among the most vulnerable. In just one five-year span, construction employees made up only 7% of the workforce but accounted for 15% of all workplace overdose fatalities. These aren’t just statistics – they represent real people: friends, family members and crew members. For superintendents, who are closest to the daily realities of the jobsite, the question is clear: what can you do today to protect your crew? The answer doesn’t lie … Read more

Filed under: eNews, SafetyTagged with: ,