Safety

  • Cultivating Better Relationships for Improved Safety

    Cultivating Better Relationships for Improved Safety0

    By Scott Risch, Rosendin There are many conversations around how to improve safety culture within the construction industry, but to move the needle, it’s important to stop bifurcating safety from a company’s larger culture because safety is an integral part of everything we do and should be treated as such. During my more than 25

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  • President’s Letter – June 2024

    President’s Letter – June 20240

    Dear Readers – Time has just dragged this past year. NOT! Yeah, I know every president says how great their time was – and it’s a fact for me as well. Sure, it’s hectic, sometimes frustrating, but ALWAYS rewarding. Glad I’m a part of this organization, and I encourage others to step up and take

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  • Ensuring Summer Safety on Construction Sites: Protecting Workers from the Heat

    Ensuring Summer Safety on Construction Sites: Protecting Workers from the Heat0

    By Michael Zalle, YellowBird Summer has arrived, and with it, construction sites across the country face a significant challenge: keeping workers safe in scorching temperatures. With soaring heat and relentless sun rays, the risk of heat-related illnesses escalates, making it imperative for construction companies to prioritize the well-being of their workforce. It’s important to brush

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  • Understanding Nuclear Verdicts is the First Step in Preparing for—and Preventing—Them

    Understanding Nuclear Verdicts is the First Step in Preparing for—and Preventing—Them0

    The rise in nuclear verdicts, and how to understand them. Nuclear verdicts, a relatively recent trend in litigation, refer to legal judgments that bestow significant sums of money upon plaintiffs. The term “nuclear” indicates the potentially devastating financial impacts on businesses and the insurance industry. To be classified as a nuclear verdict, a payout must exceed $10 million, with some reaching astronomical figures in the billions. The exorbitant nature of these rulings is the subject of debate regarding the proportionality of compensation in relation to the damages suffered.

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  • Safety in Practice0

    By Jim Hall, TenStreet, LLC The construction industry has always been a challenging field, with a wide range of safety and compliance issues that must be addressed on a daily basis. However, with the advent of web-based platforms, many of these challenges can now be streamlined and made more manageable. One of the key benefits

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  • Best Practices for Risk Management0

    By Gary R. Semmer, AssuredPartners The Construction Industry is facing a number of “external” challenges, ranging from materials price inflation, supply chain delays, to labor shortages, that translate into scheduling, productivity and profitability issues. Although you may have no control over these external factors, you can help control your Total Cost of Risk: Total Cost

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