Construction
January 8, 2026
Current Market Trends and Cost Drivers in Commercial Property Insurance
Secondary Perils and Severe Convective Storms While extreme weather events have been on the rise for over a decade, secondary perils—small to midsized losses or consequent events following primary catastrophes—have become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Namely, severe convective storms (i.e., thunderstorms, hailstorms and tornadoes) have surged in frequency and severity, prompting considerable damage and...
December 23, 2025
Understanding Contractual Risk Transfer
Contractual risk transfer (CRT) involves shifting financial responsibility for specific risks from one party to another within a contract. This risk management strategy is crucial for construction employers, as it places liability on subcontractors, vendors or service providers. In this way, CRT protects employers’ margins, reduces uninsured losses and helps ensure insurance coverage for losses....
December 9, 2025
Safe Operating Practices for Forklifts
Forklifts are commonplace in workplaces across the country. They make moving heavy loads easier and more efficient, but they also come with serious risks if not operated correctly. According to OSHA, forklift-related accidents cause thousands of injuries and dozens of fatalities every year. When working with a forklift, operators face hazards such as overturning, falling...
November 25, 2025
Attractive Nuisances on Construction Sites
Attractive nuisances are manufactured conditions on your property, vacant site or active site after hours that draw trespassers, particularly children and minors. Construction sites pose significant attractive nuisance hazards. The general contractor on the site can be held liable for any injuries trespassers sustain due to these conditions. Construction employers can prevent entrance onto worksites...
November 23, 2025
Employer Responsibilities in Winter Weather
Winter weather presents a host of difficulties for employers. Specifically, there are various workplace safety concerns and OSHA requirements to consider. It’s essential to be prepared for all scenarios associated with inclement weather before it arrives and ensure that employees are properly informed of all relevant policies and procedures. Preventing Cold Stress Working in extreme...
November 13, 2025
Safe Use of Forklift Work Platforms
A forklift work platform is a safety cage or unit that securely attaches to the forks of a forklift, allowing workers to perform tasks at elevated heights. Sometimes used in place of scissor or boom lifts, work platforms are versatile and portable units that may provide a safer way to conduct tasks above ground level...
October 28, 2025
OSHA Releases Top 10 Violations for 2025
OSHA recently announced its top 10 most frequently cited standards during the 2025 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for all businesses as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce. It also gives them the information they need to take proactive safety measures and plan their compliance programs. For...
September 23, 2025
Preventing Jobsite Theft
Theft is a serious concern in the construction industry, as high-value tools and machinery are often left in plain sight or are easily accessible to criminals. Construction site theft can cause costly delays and even halt projects entirely, so it’s crucial for employers to implement appropriate measures to prevent jobsite theft in each of the...
August 26, 2025
OSHA Urges Safe Trench and Excavation Work Practices
Construction projects involving trench and excavation operations present life-threatening risks to employees. Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, OSHA has issued a trade release urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to protect workers from trenching and excavation hazards. With 11 trench-related fatalities reported in 2025 so far, employers must recognize...
August 5, 2025
Participating in OSHA’s Annual Safe and Sound Week
Safe and Sound Week is an annual campaign conducted by OSHA and other safety organizations. It will take place from Aug. 11-17 this year. This event aims to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs across the country and provide additional resources to help organizations and their employees kick-start or improve upon occupational...