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 […]
Top 10 Safety Tips
Given the recent tragedy involving a fatality during a construction accident, we wanted to offer a refresher on top safety tips. It is always our desire to offer value and insight that matters and to encourage those in the fields we service to be prepared and informed. For these safety tips, we focused on OSHA’s […]
Brake Safety
DID YOU KNOW… An unannounced brake inspection event in April placed nearly 1,600 commercial vehicles out of service for brake violations. Over 11,500 roadside inspections were conducted across 52 jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada during the April 25, 2018, event conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Last year, the one-day inspection event, […]
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 […]
Increasing OSHA fines: the importance of meeting and maintaining compliance
OSHA fines increased 78% from 2015 to 2016, AND will continue to increase each year based on the rate of inflation. This dramatic increase further elevates the importance to meet and maintain OSHA compliance. This impact your company’s bottom line SIGNIFICANTLY! To help quantify this impact, what amount of new sales does your company need […]
Selling Safety: A Path to Driving Profit
Management has the most control over safety. Posters do not sell safety. It requires a steady commitment from management, so that is the first place to start. Just ask a worker where they think safety ranks in the company. Encourage open-minded dialogue. Various studies have shown that for every $1 invested in safety, the return […]
Worker’s Compensation: Risk Management for Independent Contractors
Significant exposure arises when an Independent Contractor is uninsured and their injured workers become the responsibility of the hiring employer. This high risk exposure can be mitigated with these practices: The hiring employer can require all ICs to sign a contract that includes insurance requirements. The hiring employer should have a dedicated employee responsible for […]
Drivers Gone Missing
Where are they? Many of our clients we work with can’t seem to find or retain qualified drivers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor it is estimated that the industry is short 50,000 drivers and the American Transportation Research Institute stated 56% of truck drivers are over the age of 45 with a gap […]
