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Construction Risk Insights – 5 Risks of Hiring an Uninsured Contractor
A critical task for project owners and general contractors is verifying that the contractors they hire carry adequate insurance. This article examines five risks associated with hiring uninsured contractors. Download now
Read MoreConstruction Risk Insights – Construction Sites and Attractive Nuisances
Hazards are common for children trespassing on construction sites. You are responsible for taking steps to protect even unwelcome visitors from injury. Download now
Read MoreOSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2025
OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2025 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their compliance programs. Download now
Read More2026 National Safety Observances Calendar
Businesses can utilize this calendar throughout 2026 to track national safety observances and learn about important workplace topics. Download now
Read MoreRisk Insights – Best Practices for Safety Committees
Safety committees are crucial for creating and maintaining a safe workplace culture. Use this Risk Insights to identify the best practices when developing and implementing a safety committee. Download now
Read MoreDOT Revises Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures Regarding Oral Fluid Testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule revising its drug and alcohol testing procedures to provide temporary qualification requirements for mock oral fluid monitors. The revisions provide consistency in oral fluid testing requirements by identifying which individuals may be present during an oral fluid collection and clarifying how collectors are to document…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Common FMCSA Vehicle Violations in the 2024 Fiscal Year
If an FMCSA inspection results in a serious violation, an Out-of-Service (OOS) order will be issued. These violations must be corrected before the driver or vehicle can return to service. The FMCSA keeps a close eye on the most common driver violations. Here are the 10 most common OOS orders issued during the 2024 fiscal…
Read MoreFTC Appeals Federal District Court Ruling Blocking Noncompete Ban
On Oct. 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission filed a notice of appeal challenging the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas’ order in Ryan LLC v. FTC that blocked the commission’s noncomplete ban for all employers and prevented the ban from taking effect on Sept. 4, 2024. The U.S. Court of Appeals…
Read MoreLongshoring Safety Matters – Aerial Lift Fall Protection
Aerial lifts have their own set of risks that become more dangerous when working around water. Stay safe on the job with these tips. Download now
Read MoreConstruction Risk Insights – Construction Defects – What You Can Do to Protect Your Business
Today, your risk of becoming involved in a construction defect claim is greater than ever. Learn what you can do to mitigate your risks. Please note: this was reprinted with permission from Greg Gaughrann, who was the original author of the piece. Download now
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