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Construction Site Safety Tips When Working Around Heavy Equipment

Mini excavators, skid steers and trenchers will be performing tasks around workers who may be hauling equipment, digging holes and working on scaffolding. Keeping everyone safe during the workday helps to eliminate accidents that can be life-threatening.

The Benefits of OSHA 10 Security on Construction Sites

by Michael Morrison, Bill Herzog | Apr 30, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety

Having an extra set of eyes and ears on a jobsite can help prevent injuries. OSHA 10 certified security guards have the training and certification to recognize danger when they see it.

What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

by Curtis Moore | Apr 27, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 signals its commitment to step up virus-related inspections. Savvy contractors should implement COVID-19 policies, training sessions and protocols.

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

Occupational asthma deaths are highest in the construction industry. The good news is that they can be prevented by monitoring, mitigating risks and eliminating exposures at the worksite.

Key Legal Considerations for Modular Construction Contracts

Modular construction projects involve complex commercial and legal issues that should be considered when drafting contracts. ConsensusDocs 753 addresses key issues of these hybrid transactions.

OSHA to Increase Enforcement Efforts Under Biden Administration

by Steven Loewengart | Mar 14, 2021
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

An increase in OSHA inspectors under the Biden administration means that contractors should assess jobsite health and safety hazards now to avoid being the target of increased OSHA surveillance.

Contractors Set to Implement Air Quality Upgrades for Healthier Buildings

Construction contractors are increasingly being asked by building owners and operators to provide various mitigation strategies to improve indoor air quality to help occupants avoid being exposed to lingering airborne viral particles.

Best Practices for Mitigating Risk in 2021

A Travelers executive discusses the many challenges contractors will face in 2021 and offers ways to mitigate risk.

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Construction Site Safety Tips When Working Around Heavy Equipment

The Benefits of OSHA 10 Security on Construction Sites

What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

Key Legal Considerations for Modular Construction Contracts

OSHA to Increase Enforcement Efforts Under Biden Administration

Contractors Set to Implement Air Quality Upgrades for Healthier Buildings

Best Practices for Mitigating Risk in 2021

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