construction
February 26, 2026
Cumulative Trauma Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
Although common in the construction industry, cumulative trauma injuries (CTIs) are some of the most complex workers’ compensation claims. They often result in long, painful experiences for employees. Therefore, it’s crucial that construction employers reduce the risk of CTIs and associated workers’ compensation claims. Common CTIs in Construction CTIs, also known as repetitive movement or...
January 27, 2026
Fatigue Risks in Cold Conditions
Cold weather does more than make working conditions uncomfortable; it can also lead to fatigue and reduced alertness and responsiveness in employees, increasing the risk of injury. This article discusses cold-weather hazards in construction and provides strategies for employers to keep their workers safe. Risks of Working in Cold Weather Cold weather can impact employee...
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 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...
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...
July 23, 2025
Protecting Your Workforce During Extreme Heat: Risk Management & Workers’ Comp Insights
As temperatures climb across the country, July marks Extreme Heat Awareness Month—a timely reminder for employers to evaluate the risks extreme heat poses to their workforce, especially those in outdoor or non-climate-controlled environments. Heat-related illnesses can happen quickly and have serious consequences. From heat exhaustion and dehydration to heat stroke, the impacts are not just health-related—they also...
June 26, 2025
Protecting Workers in Summer Conditions
As summertime approaches, it’s important to ensure your employees will be properly protected at the construction site. After all, summer is often the hottest season of the year, typically accompanied by surging temperatures and increased humidity levels. Such weather conditions can greatly increase the risk of your employees experiencing numerous complications on the job—especially heat-related...