3.2+ million hours. Twenty-two years. Zero lost-time injuries. Those aren鈥檛 just numbers鈥攖hey鈥檙e the measure of a company that has built safety into its foundation. In an industry where risk is a constant, Hood Construction has achieved something pretty extraordinary: more than two decades without a lost-time injury. Let鈥檚 put that into perspective: That is over … Read more
Last year, in partnership with 糖心传媒 and Yates Insurance Agency, a fleet of vehicles rolled out from Excellere Construction鈥檚 yard in Marietta, Georgia, each one fitted with a small, unassuming telematics plug. That device 鈥� barely bigger than a smartphone 鈥� would quietly begin a journey focused on making every mile safer. It was designed … Read more
In today鈥檚 fast-paced business environment, digital engagement is an integral part of daily operations. However, this reliance on technology has led to a rise in cybersecurity incidents targeting sensitive personal information, proprietary data, and financial transactions, including insurance premium payments. Recent reports indicate that U.S. businesses lost over $12.5 billion to cybercrime in 2023鈥攁 22% … Read more
From crumbling foundations to leaky roofs, construction defects aren鈥檛 just technical problems鈥攖hey鈥檙e disputes that strike at the heart of trust in the building process. When something goes wrong, the finger-pointing begins: is the contractor responsible, or should the insurer step in? The answer isn鈥檛 simple. In many jurisdictions, courts and legislatures have wrestled for decades … Read more
National Construction Appreciation Week (NCAW), held the third week of September, was founded in 2018 by I Build America 鈥� a movement focused on recognizing the dedicated and diligent men and women working in the construction industry while simultaneously educating the public on the value of construction and inspiring the next generation of skilled laborers. … Read more
Stronger safety in construction is planned long before a shift begins鈥攑re-task plans, tie-off checks, clear roles. Yet the risk that claims the most lives in this industry often stays out of view: suicide. It rarely shows up in a tailgate talk unless leaders make space for it. Construction Suicide Prevention Week creates that space, running … Read more
Every day, workers head into their jobs with the expectation of safety and returning home safe and sound. Yet, for too many, that can be impacted by something as simple as a slip, trip, or fall. Slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common workplace accidents, but they don鈥檛 have to be. In … Read more
Every day, healthcare workers lift, transfer, and reposition patients鈥攐ften without a second thought. But behind these everyday tasks lies a hidden crisis: manual patient handling is one of the top causes of occupational injuries in healthcare, leading to chronic pain, missed workdays, and long-term disability. According to recent data, nurses and nursing assistants suffer musculoskeletal … Read more
Every day in America, more than a dozen workers don鈥檛 return home because of a job-related injury or illness. In 2022 alone, 5,486 people lost their lives while at work鈥攖he highest rate of fatal occupational injuries in nearly a decade. Millions more were injured or became ill, altering not only their lives but the lives … Read more
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