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Challenges and Progress in Mitigating Asbestos Exposure

by Linda Reinstein | Oct 12, 2019
PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Each year, nearly 40,000 Americans die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases, such as mesothelioma, lung, gastrointestinal, laryngeal, colorectal and ovarian cancers.

The Expansion of Potential Liability of Construction Managers and Consultants

by Scott D. Cessar | Oct 10, 2019
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Risk Management | Safety

There is a greater likelihood of lawsuits naming construction managers and consultants as defendants. The consequence of more claims has led to increased costs for legal expenses and settlements.

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

by Jason Culotta | Oct 8, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Wellness

How can employers develop, implement and enforce medical marijuana policies that ensure a safe workplace without running afoul of employees’ rights?

Employee Burnout: A Workplace Safety Hazard?

by Chantell Foley, Todd Logsdon | Oct 6, 2019
Culture | Organization Culture | OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

To prevent employee burnout, watch for warning signs such as trouble concentrating, fatigue, low morale, anxiety, irritability, alcohol or drug use, workplace incidents and violence.

Buying vs. Renting Health Insurance

by Nathaniel Peniston | Oct 2, 2019
Insurance | Risk Management | Wellness | Workforce

Businesses with more than 25 employees should consider buying health insurance instead of renting it.

Six Ways to Combat Workforce Risks

by John Wagner | Oct 2, 2019
Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Training | Workforce

This article explores six risk management strategies construction companies should consider as they face today’s workforce challenges.

Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality to Keep Employees Safe

by Dave Galbraith | Oct 1, 2019
Markets | Wellness

Pay attention to employees to check for symptoms of poor air quality—and be proactive in keeping your workplace safe.

Construction Lien Waiver Provisions Contractors Should Be Using

by Jason Lambert | Sep 30, 2019
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Total Human Health

Not all lien waivers are created equal. While lien waivers include a release of liens, they can also include language on payment to lower-tier subs, indemnification and defective work.
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