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5 Critical Tips On Avoiding a Very Expensive Education On Safety
OtherOver a decade ago in May of 2008, a Crane collapsed in NYC that killed 2 construction workers. The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times both profiled the company owner Mr. James Lomma of NY Crane & Equipment Corp and the assistant…
Photo by kate.sade on UnsplashNew Pig Grippy Floor Mats: a Small Change with Drastic Implications
OtherJust like poor training or unwarranted spending, poor floor protection is a culprit that results in huge costs every year, no matter how unsuspecting it may seem. Every day, 25,000 slip, trip, or fall at work. This adds up to around $70 billion…
Photo by Brooke Cagle on UnsplashNew York State Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws
Construction Practice Group Content, Employers Practice Liability Insurance, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, HR Challenges, Human Services Practice Group Content, Practice Groups, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group ContentNew York State (NYS) has once again increased its protections against workplace discrimination and harassment by updating and expanding its Anti-discrimination laws. Under a new law enacted on Aug. 12, 2019, certain provisions that were added…
Photo by Christopher Gower on UnsplashLong Term Safety Solutions: How New Equipment Can Boost Profit for a Company
OtherThere have been some recent trends in new pieces of personal protective equipment, or PPE. For example, equipment is becoming more personalized and comfortable. New respiratory devices are being produced that allow users to have facial hair,…
Photo by Sam Trotman on UnsplashLocal Law 196 Outlines Site Safety Training Requirements for NYC Construction Sites
OtherNew York City’s Department of Buildings released requirements for Site Safety Training.
For workers employed on projects with an active Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent, the following rules will…

Pre-Shift Safety Meetings in Construction
Construction Practice Group Content, Loss Control, Risk ManagementIn addition to a number of site safety prerequisites regarding construction superintendents local law 204 necessitates pre-shift safety meetings for workers at construction sites.
A permit holder who requires a site safety manager, site…

Safety Management by Luck
Loss Control, Risk Management
When it comes to safety, organizations traditionally adjust their seriousness of response (and their tracking) based on the severity of the incident. The following diagram shows such an organization. The arrows are drawn based on the…
