<description>&lt;p&gt;In today’s episode of Safety Corner, we tackle a crucial issue affecting the construction industry—unemployment and its ripple effects on job site safety. With economic shifts and seasonal changes leading to fluctuations in construction employment, we explore how unemployment can increase safety risks. From understaffed sites and overworked crews to skill shortages and the pressures of rehiring, we examine how these factors can compromise safety standards and what can be done to mitigate these risks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we discuss strategies to maintain safety during tough times, the importance of training and support for both new and returning workers, and how to foster a culture of safety despite industry challenges. This episode sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of construction safety and offers insights for contractors, workers, and safety leaders alike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’re listening to Safety Corner powered by TCL and S1 for workers by workers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Online and In Person Health and Safety&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Programs and Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Available in 10 plus languages&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;English French Portuguese Italian Russian Tagalog Turkish Arabic and Chinese&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reach out to &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.mys1.ca"&gt;www.mys1.ca&lt;/a&gt; and DM then @my_s1 for more information&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Construction Life

Manny Neves

#664 Safety Corner: The Impact of Unemployment on Job Site Safety in Construction

NOV 15, 202446 MIN
The Construction Life

#664 Safety Corner: The Impact of Unemployment on Job Site Safety in Construction

NOV 15, 202446 MIN

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<p>In today’s episode of Safety Corner, we tackle a crucial issue affecting the construction industry—unemployment and its ripple effects on job site safety. With economic shifts and seasonal changes leading to fluctuations in construction employment, we explore how unemployment can increase safety risks. From understaffed sites and overworked crews to skill shortages and the pressures of rehiring, we examine how these factors can compromise safety standards and what can be done to mitigate these risks.</p><p>Join us as we discuss strategies to maintain safety during tough times, the importance of training and support for both new and returning workers, and how to foster a culture of safety despite industry challenges. This episode sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of construction safety and offers insights for contractors, workers, and safety leaders alike.</p><p> </p><p>You’re listening to Safety Corner powered by TCL and S1 for workers by workers</p><p>Online and In Person Health and Safety</p><p>Programs and Training</p><p>Available in 10 plus languages</p><p>English French Portuguese Italian Russian Tagalog Turkish Arabic and Chinese</p><p>Reach out to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.mys1.ca">www.mys1.ca</a> and DM then @my_s1 for more information</p><p> </p>