Looking Past the Workers’ Comp Premium
When choosing a workers’ comp carrier, consider costs but don’t overlook how carriers historically handle claims and their reserving practices (how much is set aside to pay claims).
Weather-Related Safety Preparedness, Risks and Recovery
Beyond physical damage to equipment, materials and structures on a worksite, severe weather can create a safety concern for employees. Developing long-term plans to prepare for severe weather can help to address these risks.
Easy Steps for Improving Construction Site Safety
By setting clear expectations for safety, managers set the tone so all workers understand their personal responsibility for safety and that they follow rules, procedures and best practices.
Five Extension Cord Rules to Enhance Electrical Safety
As one of the most extensively used electrical products in construction, extension cords pose risks ranging from overheating to becoming a fire hazard, which may result in lives lost and property damage.
Plan, Communicate and Clean Up
From June to November, hurricane safety should be a top priority for contractors. A strategic disaster management plan ensures the safety of employees and surrounding communities.
Organizations Unite to Develop Global Fire Safety Standard
More than 30 global organizations came together at the United Nations to form the International Fire Safety Standards Coalition and develop a consistent set of high-level fire safety standards.
New Standard Identifies Tethering System Requirements
ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 establishes tethering systems and containers as the best practice when it comes to falling object safety and offers guidance on what constitutes a proper tethering system.
Five Ways Drones Enhance Safety Onsite
Drones can take jobsite safety to a whole new level. The ability to monitor and maintain the construction site from distance is a big step forward to a safer and more efficient building process.
