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Protecting Construction Workers from the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide

by Chris Detillier | Mar 25, 2020
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

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.

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

The opening of the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a big step toward giving employers the ability to hire new employees without the chance of an unresolved drug or alcohol violation in their past.

COVID-19: A Federal Contractor’s Guide

The spread of the COVID-19 virus poses great challenges to government contractors in meeting the needs of their universal customer, the U.S. government. These contractors can take proactive measures to avoid loss and maximize business potential.

How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Construction Industry

The IRS extended the deadline to file tax returns and pay taxes, relieving some immediate financial fears for contractors related to COVID-19. Here are a few ways contractors can lessen the impact of the virus on other areas of their businesses.

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.

Ways to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs

by Patrick Keightley | Mar 18, 2020
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

A low experience modification rate will lead to aggressive workers’ compensation premium pricing, giving companies more options for cost savings. As a bonus, a worker safety plan that shows employees they are valued.

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Protecting Construction Workers from the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide

It Takes More Than a Certificate to Protect Owners, Developers and Contractors

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

COVID-19: A Federal Contractor’s Guide

How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Construction Industry

Disrupting the Disruptor

A Perfect Storm: Young Hispanic Workers at Small Construction Firms at More Risk

Ways to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs

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