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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

September is National Preparedness Month Keep Workers Safe from Natural Disasters OSHA sent out a reminder that September is National Preparedness Month for natural disasters. Hurricane season is at its ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 09/12/18

OSHA Silica FAQs The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released a set of 53 frequently asked questions for the construction industry. The questions are ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 08/28/18

Working Safely with Silica Exposures Last year, The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) launched their Work Safely with Silica website. Designed as a one-stop source of information ...

Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group 08/14/18