Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth’s crust. Sand, stone, concrete and mortar contain crystalline silica.
Glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks and artificial stone are also made with crystalline silica. Crushing, drilling or cutting these minerals creates a superfine dust that people breathe into their lungs. Silica dust exposure can lead to severe health problems or death.
Every worker has the right to a reasonably safe workplace. Understanding workplace first aid kit requirements is an important way to protect your employees and stay compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Understanding your rights and responsibilities, and how to react to a surprise inspection can help with safety operations and save you some anxiety. Use this guide to prepare for an OSHA inspection and evaluate the condition of your safety programs.
Water treatment and sewage processing facilities ensure the public has clean drinking water and sanitary wastewater disposal. These facilities depend on technology to operate, opening them up to cybersecurity risks and liabilities.
As part of its 2023 “Global Risks in Focus” report, the Internal Audit Foundation asked internal audit leaders across the world to identify some of the greatest risks organizations must address in the coming years.
Whether you operate as a one- or two-person dental practice or employ a large team, you’ll need to work with your insurance professional to design a custom dental insurance policy.
Contractual Risk Transfer (CRT) is a valuable tool that can be used by municipalities to mitigate the financial risks associated with third-party claims.
Medical malpractice insurance is professional liability insurance for doctors and other medical professionals. It can be expensive, but it’s your best protection against financial disaster.
Municipalities, towns, and cities inherently face a higher level of risk and responsibility due to their role in providing essential services for the common good.
In the past, contractors didn’t need to be concerned about professional liability insurance. It was traditionally carried by architects, engineers and other design professionals for errors and omissions. But these days, construction companies must consider this coverage to complement their general liability insurance.
