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Day: September 15, 2024

Construction Industry Grapples With Its Top Killer: Drug Overdose

September 15, 2024 oceansidecat 0

From the NY Times – Construction workers are more likely to die of overdose than workers in any other occupation, forcing the industry to rethink its approach to safety By J. Edward Moreno J. Edward Moreno spoke to dozens of construction workers, addiction counselors in the industry and workplace safety […]

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