SLIP & FALL HAZARDS
Slip-and-Fall litigation has continually been one of the largest liability exposures for retailers in all industries. It is important to be aware of the duties you owe to your customers. The need for slip and fall safety is just as vital for other industries as well. Traditional law has stated that retailers must exercise “reasonable […]
VEHICLE LOADING & UNLOADING
Truck loading and unloading is a daily activity in many businesses. It is also a regular source of injuries to the driver, workers and visitors. There have been numerous losses caused by improper loading and unloading practices. Employers have a responsibility to ensure they maintain a safe working environment. Forklift operators are also responsible for […]
A Guide to Conducting PPE Hazard Assessments
Keeping workers safe is an essential part of running a business. And one way to achieve workplace safety is choosing—and ensuring workers wear—personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the tasks each worker performs. But how do you decide which tasks require PPE and what type of PPE is needed for each worker? From his experiences […]
Prevent Harassment and Costly Claims with Proactive Measures
Sexual harassment is a hot topic these days. Did you know that over the past year alone, more than 200 powerful people, including popular celebrities and high-level corporate executives, have been accused of sexual harassment or assault? More and more alleged victims come forward daily. The most recent allegations were leveled against Leslie Moonves, who […]
Loss Control Insights: Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?
You may have wondered if adding a stretching program to your injury prevention efforts would be worth the time and effort. Well, it depends. Though that may not be the definitive answer you were hoping for, but some companies implementing a program have great success, while others fall flat. Let’s explore what a stretching program […]
Don’t Fall for These Ladder Mistakes
Ladders— including step ladders, extension ladders and attached climbing ladders—are an essential tool in most organizations. For such a simple staple, ladders have a deadly reputation, with more than 20,000 ladder-related, on-the-job injuries and 150 worker fatalities in 2015. EMC Senior Risk Improvement Representative Case Doorn lays the blame on common mistakes that many ladder-climbers […]
The Danger of Left Turns
How many left turns did you make on your drive into work this morning? Most have to stop and think through their commute to arrive at an answer. It’s not an experience that stands out; it’s routine and practiced for most drivers. But according to a 2001 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, […]
Loss Control Insights
What to Expect During a Loss Control Survey The phrase “loss control survey” may sound intimidating, but there is no need to be worried about the process. We conduct the surveys to better understand your organization’s operations and help your company management figure out how to better manage risks that potentially cause losses. It’s all […]
Construction Input Costs
CONSTRUCTION INPUT COSTS ARE MIXED IN JULY BUT PRESSURE INTENSIFIES ON CONTRACTORS AS YEAR-OVER-YEAR INCREASES OUTSTRIP BID PRICES Fuel, Metals and Wood Product Prices Post Double-Digit Annual Increases Despite Pause in July; Association Officials Warn That Additional Tariffs Are Likely to Add to Squeeze on Contractors Prices for goods and services used in construction costs […]
Construction Contract Clauses: Late Completion Liquidated Damages and Incentives for Early Completion
By: Scott Cahalan and Darren Rowles, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP This article examines liquidated damages clauses, clauses providing incentives for early completion, and the commonly held misconception that a construction contract that includes a liquidated damages clause must also include an incentive for early completion. As explained below, these clauses are independent and, as […]