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Winter Safety: Slips, Trips and Falls
Working in Cold Weather Managing construction site hazards is a challenge during ideal weather conditions; adding winter presents an entirely new host of risks. ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
12/21/20
Working in Cold Temperatures
Temperature Effects on the Body The objective of cold protection is to prevent the internal core body temperature from falling below 96.8°F. Maximum severe ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
12/07/20
Safety Tips for Deep-Frying a Turkey
Prevent a Turkey Fryer Fire If severe bodily injury and property damage from flammable cooking oil and an open flame is not enough to deter you from ultimate ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
11/23/20
Lag Time and the Costs of Claims
Lag time, which refers to the period of time between the date an incident occurred and the date that the claim is officially reported to the insurer, can be very ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
11/03/20
Driving with Sun Glare: Tips to Stay Safe
by Jason P. Berard, CHST, CSHO, CRIS Vice President, National Safety & Loss Prevention Manager Cooler temperatures and changing foliage are all signals that ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
10/06/20
National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
September 14 - 18, 2020 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is partnering with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
08/17/20
Motor Vehicle Fleet Safety
Fleet and Driver Safety Protection According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of workplace death. ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
08/12/20
Cell Phone Addiction: What is It, and Are You Addicted?
Have you ever jumped in your car, headed off to work, only to realize you left your cell phone at home? The feeling that you cannot survive a day, or even an ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
07/23/20
OSHA's Fourth Annual Safe + Sound Week
August 10 – 16, 2020 The goal of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s annual event is a nationwide effort to increase awareness on the ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
07/16/20
Prepare for the Inevitable: Proactive Vs. Reactive Risk Response
An effective risk management strategy is central to an organization’s business plan and managing its daily operations. There are numerous risks – internally and ...
Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group
07/14/20