As state and local governments throughout the country struggle to define which construction is “essential” and which construction is “non-essential,” one topic of conversation has been overlooked: what liability exposure does a contractor have to its workers if it continues with work that is later deemed non-essential?
CISC Comments on OSHA’s COVID-19 Recordkeeping, Respirator Enforcement Policy
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) wrote to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding recordkeeping and respirator enforcement during the COVID-19 outbreak.
State Elevator Safety Acts: Reaching the Next Level of Safety
Fourteen states do not require elevator installers and repairers to be licensed, which puts elevator workers and the public at an increased risk of serious injury and death.
Protecting Construction Workers from the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrogen Sulfide or H2S or sour gas, is the second most common cause of workplace gas inhalation fatalities. Make sure employee training is up-to-date so they know where it occurs and the symptoms to look for if it does.
It Takes More Than a Certificate to Protect Owners, Developers and Contractors
A certificate of insurance (COI), issued by a licensed insurance broker, is a summary of insurance policies and/or coverages, such as general and professional liability and workers' compensation.
Disrupting the Disruptor
The rapidly spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) has become not only a global health concern but also a global economic disruptor. For owners and contractors, the virus presents significant risks to the health of project personnel and creates supply chain disruptions, cost impacts and schedule delays.
A Perfect Storm: Young Hispanic Workers at Small Construction Firms at More Risk
Young Hispanic immigrants working for small construction firms are at serious risk for adverse, work-related health outcomes according to the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Keeping Mixed-Use Construction Sites Safe, Secure and on Schedule
New, data-driven solutions are keeping mixed-use building projects on track, safe and secure, while helping contractors to meet critical deadlines.












