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Understanding Builder’s Risk Insurance Coverages and Exclusions

by Erin Rotz | Aug 18, 2021
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

Builder’s risk insurance can help protect buildings under construction. Contractors should check conditions and exclusions to understand what is and isn’t covered.

Rental Programs Offer Broad Access and Exploration of Smart PPE

by Heidi E. Lehmann | Aug 18, 2021
Equipment | PPE | Safety | Tools

Industrial wearables derive real-time insights from on-body or environmental data to assess risks.

U.S. Economy Expands in Second Quarter, Investment in Structures Contracts

by ABC | Aug 18, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, pushing overall gross domestic product above pre-pandemic levels.

Questions and Answers on Drug Misuse in Construction

by Barry Sample | Aug 18, 2021
Safety | Wellness

When construction workers are impaired by drugs, the risk of accidents increases for themselves and others. Employers should know the law and have a workforce drug and alcohol policy.

Tips to Identify and Mitigate Risks on Construction Sites

by Zachary Perecman | Aug 18, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety

Risk identification and risk-mitigating strategies will help keep the job running safely, smoothly and effectively. Worker safety should always be the first priority.

COVID-19 Emergency Standard to Exclude Construction

by Construction Executive | Aug 12, 2021
OSHA | Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has applied its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard only to the health care industry.

Hard Hit by COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy? Call in Occupational Health Reinforcement

by Jeffrey Wainstein | Aug 10, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Regulations | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Construction companies experiencing vaccine hesitancy among their employees can invite health experts to talk about the virus and vaccinations.

How the Pandemic Pushed the Construction Industry Five Years Into the Future

by Alexandra McManus, Hussein Cholkamy | Aug 9, 2021
OSHA | Technology | Wellness

The pandemic propelled the construction industry to adopt technologies that keep workers safe. The future of construction depends on continued adoption.
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