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OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Is in Flux

by Megan E. Baroni, Jonathan H. Schaefer | Nov 15, 2021
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard requires employers with 100 or more employees to develop, implement and enforce a mandatory vaccination policy—but legal challenges are in process.

Preventable Absences Are Possible in Construction

by Mark S. Williams | Nov 11, 2021
Retention | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

Employers can minimize absences by focusing on five specific medical conditions.

When Should a General Contractor Require Subcontract Bonds?

by Dan Pope | Nov 10, 2021
Risk Management | Safety | Surety Bonding

The relatively low cost of a subcontract bond provides the opportunity for greater recovery in the event of a default, and it provides a greater certainty of a successful outcome on the overall project for the continued profitable operation of the general contractor’s enterprise.

The Power of Mental-Health Awareness in the Construction Industry

by Todd Lofgren | Nov 10, 2021
Organization Culture | Safety | Wellness

Despite advances in awareness, prevention, intervention and treatment, talking about mental health conditions and suicide prevention is a difficult topic among construction workers.

Eight Safety Tips to Avoid Drop Hazards

by Don Laro | Nov 10, 2021
Equipment | Safety | Tools | Training

With proper preparation and preventative measures, workers can avoid injuries from drop hazards.

The Emergence of Employee Vaccination Tracking in Construction

by Zach Yuzdepski | Nov 9, 2021
Departments | Risk Management | Safety

Expect various firms in the construction sector to start mandating vaccinations and require proof of vaccination as we enter late 2021. How did we get to this point? What's the state of COVID-19 in construction, and where do we go from here?

Surety Bonding Expands Contractors’ Business Opportunities

by Lee Covington | Nov 8, 2021
Safety | Surety Bonding

By obtaining a surety bond, contractors gain access to the unique perspectives and input of professionals in the industry.

Breaking the Bonds of the Past

by Adam Gussen | Nov 8, 2021
Risk | Safety | Surety Bonding | Technology

For surety groups unable to build and maintain their own surety systems, third-party software solutions can help usher them into the next century of bonding.

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OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Is in Flux

Preventable Absences Are Possible in Construction

When Should a General Contractor Require Subcontract Bonds?

The Power of Mental-Health Awareness in the Construction Industry

Eight Safety Tips to Avoid Drop Hazards

The Emergence of Employee Vaccination Tracking in Construction

Surety Bonding Expands Contractors’ Business Opportunities

Breaking the Bonds of the Past

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