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The Business Case for a Drug-free Workplace Program

by Patti Maluchnik | Apr 22, 2019
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Statistics regarding substance abuse within the construction industry are startling - and they translate to real-world costs in terms of lost time, personnel costs to rehire and healthcare and workers’ comp premiums.

Hold Harmless and Indemnity Provisions: What Did I Agree to Do?

Indemnity provisions usually include a requirement to hold harmless and defend another party. Generally, the upstream party tries to shift risk to a downstream party. Just because indemnity is legal doesn’t mean it’s fair.

Five Ways to Build a Culture of Height Safety

Falls are OSHA’s most frequently cited violation, but there are ways to prevent falls and create a culture of height safety.

Keeping Construction on Track in an Uncertain World

by Sergey Sundukovskiy | Apr 14, 2019
Business | Productivity | Safety

Advancements in weather forecasting technology and methodologies mean more accurate forecasts, which allows contrators to proactively manage scheduling and prepare crews for weather conditions.

A Construction Employer’s Guide to OSHA’s Electronic Recordkeeping Requirements

by Todd Logsdon | Apr 12, 2019
OSHA | Safety

OSHA’s electronic recordkeeping regulation has had a tortured existence since its introduction in May 2016. Lawsuits ensued, so until further notice, employers need only electronically submit annual summary Form 300A.

Economic Momentum and a Hiatus on Interest Rate Hikes Bolster Real Estate Activity

by Anirban Basu | Apr 9, 2019
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

An enduring economic expansion has helped improve state and local government finances, translating into more infrastructure investment even absent a much-anticipated federal spending package.

Safely Handle Traffic Management on the Jobsite

by Chris Pendrey | Apr 7, 2019
Equipment | Safety | Vehicles

Traffic management is key to ensure the health and safety everyone on a construction site. With heavy equipment, delivery vans and pedestrians all sharing sites, organization is vital.

Three Steps to Aligning Safety Training With Today’s Business Needs

by Joe Wise | Apr 5, 2019
OSHA | Safety

The quality, frequency and curriculum of safety training are important considerations in preparing supervisors and workers to get the job done the right way.

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The Business Case for a Drug-free Workplace Program

Hold Harmless and Indemnity Provisions: What Did I Agree to Do?

Five Ways to Build a Culture of Height Safety

Keeping Construction on Track in an Uncertain World

A Construction Employer’s Guide to OSHA’s Electronic Recordkeeping Requirements

Economic Momentum and a Hiatus on Interest Rate Hikes Bolster Real Estate Activity

Safely Handle Traffic Management on the Jobsite

Three Steps to Aligning Safety Training With Today’s Business Needs

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