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Construction Safety

Applying Systems Thinking to Safe Operations

2015-02-01 | Peter G Furst

Focusing on construction worker training is one way to eliminate losses Peter Furst advocates focusing on the systems instead.

Design and Professional Liability

Who Can Opine on the Design Professional's Standard of Care?

2015-01-31 | Kenneth A Slavens

What makes one an expert? Ken Slavens looks at a recent New Jersey case that examines the like-licensed requirement.

Design and Professional Liability

Mold and Professional Liability Insurance

2015-01-01 | Jeff Slivka

Does the typical professional liability policy cover mold and microbial issues? Jeff Slivka takes a quick look.

Design and Professional Liability

Mold and Professional Liability Insurance

2015-01-01 | Jeff Slivka

Does the typical professional liability policy cover mold and microbial issues? Jeff Slivka takes a quick look.

Additional Insured Issues

Making Your Bed: "Blanket" Additional Insured Endorsements and the Underlying Agreement

2014-12-01 | Gregory Podolak

It is wise to have a fully executed, written contract with the named insured describing the requested coverage Gregory Podolak elaborates.

Construction Safety

Construction Safety Best Practices

2014-12-01 | TJ Lyons

TJ Lyons explains construction safety best practices that were discussed at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference when he hosted one of the Construction Café tables with the topic "Best Practices in Construction Safety—Bring One, Gather Many," sponsored by Zurich.

Construction Safety

Construction Safety Best Practices

2014-12-01 | TJ Lyons

TJ Lyons explains construction safety best practices that were discussed at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference when he hosted one of the Construction Café tables with the topic "Best Practices in Construction Safety—Bring One, Gather Many," sponsored by Zurich.

Construction Safety

Communication Insights for Supervision

2014-11-01 | Peter G Furst

The supervisor is in a unique position, serving as the link between management and the workforce The successful execution of organizational strategy hinges on the effectiveness of the supervisor s ability to lead workers to enthusiastically engage in their assigned tasks.

Construction Safety

Communication Insights for Supervision

2014-11-01 | Peter G Furst

The supervisor is in a unique position, serving as the link between management and the workforce The successful execution of organizational strategy hinges on the effectiveness of the supervisor s ability to lead workers to enthusiastically engage in their assigned tasks.

Construction Safety

Slip, Trips, and My Falls

2014-10-01 | TJ Lyons

TJ Lyons examines common falls—in construction settings and at home—and how to avoid them and mitigate the consequences.

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