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Navigating the Perfect Storm: Combating a Projected Spike in COVID-19 Cases During Flu Season

A surge of COVID-19 cases this fall may coincide with the start of flu season. Construction employers can take steps now to lessen the risk of employees contracting the seasonal flu and COVID-19.

The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Contractors Can Address Potential Liabilities

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Jul 27, 2020
Contracts | Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

The coronavirus presents significant risks and potential losses and liabilities to contractors. Clear minds, common goals and an esprit de corps among project stakeholders can help everyone survive.

Protecting Against Heat-Related Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Amid COVID-19

by David Perecman | Jul 19, 2020
PPE | Safety | Wellness

With summer temperatures rising and work sites requiring social distancing and face mask usage, workers should be aware of heightened risks of on-the-job heat stress.

Leveraging Risk Technology to Drive Construction Worksite Safety

Implementing a cloud-based risk management information system can streamline risk management decision-making and promote jobsite safety practices.

OSHA Shares FAQs About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace

by OSHA | Jul 8, 2020
OSHA | PPE | Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the use of masks in the workplace.

Business Interruption Insurance Amid COVID-19

by Carl Bloomfield, CJ Mooney | Jul 8, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Safety | Total Human Health

Will business interruption coverage cover contractors’ potential financial losses and delays as a result of COVID-19? It’s complicated and there may be no clear answer yet as the situation evolves.

What Is Keyman Insurance—and Who Needs It?

by Patrick Keightley | Jul 7, 2020
Business Development | Insurance | Safety

If a partner, founder or key employee whom the success of the business depends upon dies, a keyman insurance policy can pay expenses until a proper replacement is found.

The Importance of Storytelling in Messaging Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

by Mandi Kime | Jul 6, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Wellness | Workforce

Construction leaders must share relevant health and safety information that impacts the lives and livelihoods of employees. What topic is more important than mental health and suicide prevention? In many industries, more workers are lost to suicide each year than are lost to on the job accidents or exposures.

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Navigating the Perfect Storm: Combating a Projected Spike in COVID-19 Cases During Flu Season

The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Contractors Can Address Potential Liabilities

Protecting Against Heat-Related Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Amid COVID-19

Leveraging Risk Technology to Drive Construction Worksite Safety

OSHA Shares FAQs About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace

Business Interruption Insurance Amid COVID-19

What Is Keyman Insurance—and Who Needs It?

The Importance of Storytelling in Messaging Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

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