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How can employers have assurance that drugs and alcohol are not making their way onto a construction worksite, while still respecting the rights and feelings of workers?

Issues arise with every construction. But what separates the projects that complete successfully from those mired in litigation? Whether it is early intervention to nip catastrophe in the bud or proactive management before problems arise, there are some easy guidelines you can follow to minimize risk.

Labour is a significant cost of any major project. Labour shortages, lower productivity, escalating costs and potential disruption by labour unrest can all increase financial risks. A labour strategy can ensure that the project is done right the first time, on time, safely and within budget.

Work sites today can present many safety hazards but even more hazardous may be the pitfalls of trying to negotiate the right insurance package for any given project.

The perception that employees have no expectation of privacy - that, like a uniform, this is a sacrifice made in exchange for a pay cheque - is increasingly unrealistic. With society’s heightened awareness of privacy laws, it is now accepted that privacy is a right and not a privilege.