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Protecting General Liability Limits It's important to manage contractual risk transfer to alleviate surprises - and here's how. It’s a fact: a subcontractor’s negligent actions can expose you to ...

BITCO Insurance Companies 09/27/19

Can You Explain Your Bid Spread? If you were to ask contractors what they like most about construction, they probably wouldn’t say, “I love preparing bids.” Most contractors love being on the job ...

Old Republic Surety 06/19/19

2019 Trench Safety Stand Down The week of June 17th is Trench Safety Stand Down. The goal of Trench Safety Stand Down is to raise awareness of the dangers of, and to reduce the number of ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 06/17/19

Weather Delays & Construction Contracts - Are You Prepared? Did you know that since 1980, there have been 246 weather-related disasters in the U.S. that cost $1 billion or more? Tropical storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, ...

Old Republic Surety 04/23/19

New FAQs on Controlling Silica Department of Labor OSHA News Release — OSHA released new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the agency's standard for controlling respirable crystalline ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 03/26/19

Diesel Exhaust/Diesel Particulate Matter OSHA Hazard Alert Diesel powered equipment are used in a variety of industries including construction. Most heavy and medium-duty trucks are equipped with diesel ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 02/28/19

OSHA Provides Resources to Protect Workers from Falls Compliance Assistance Resources to Address Workplace Falls Falls in the workplace continue to be the leading cause of worker fatalities. OSHA has compiled ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 02/27/19

OSHA Statement Regarding Fake OSHA Cards New Jersey Trainer Pleads Guilty to Selling More than 100 Fraudulent Cards OSHA requires strict adherence to training standards in order to provide an OSHA ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 02/26/19

OSHA Form 300A Annual Posting Requirement Reminder: Form must be posted between February 1 - April, 30 2019. Employers are to certify and post their 2018 OSHA 300 Form A at each establishment in a ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 02/11/19

OSHA Crane Operator Evaluations Deadline OSHA Crane Operator Evaluations are Fast Approaching Certification Requirements Deadline is February 7, 2019 Crane operator evaluations must be documented and ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 01/23/19