Hiring uninsured contractors can cost you more than just money. Learn the top five risks and how to protect your project and team.

Trenching and excavation work can turn deadly in seconds. With 11 fatalities already reported in 2025, OSHA is urging employers to take immediate action. Learn the key safety practices to keep your crews safe and compliant.

As the summertime heat and humidity surge, it’s important to ensure your employees are properly protected on the job. Consider these tips to keep your team safe while they work outside this summer.

Work zones are some of the most dangerous areas on the job. Between speeding cars and heavy machinery, one wrong move can change everything. Find out the safety steps every construction crew should take to stay protected and keep the public safe.

Four Major Construction Hazards Construction workers encounter several significant risks while on the job. However, four particular risks-falls, struck-by hazards, caught-in/caught-between hazards, and electrocutions-are the most common incidents that lead to fatalities. In fact, these risks are referred to as the “focus four” or the “fatal four.” To address these risks, employers must be aware…

2025 Construction Industry Trends Several trends look to impact the construction industry in 2025. As such, construction business leaders should monitor these developments and adjust their risk management programs accordingly. Trends to watch include: Economic Headwinds While the overall inflation rate has cooled from its recent highs, it continues to influence a range of costs…

National Census Shows Construction Industry Had Most Fatalities Among All Sectors in 2023 The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released information from its National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2023. Overall, there were 5,283 fatal work injuries in the United States, with a fatal work injury rate of 3.5 fatalities…

Vacant construction sites face the risks of theft, trespassing, fires and other hazards. Potential losses might include the value of damaged or stolen materials, the liability of an individual being injured on the property, and the costs of organizational disruptions if an essential piece of equipment is vandalized or taken. The insurance risks and liabilities…

Safe driving is a crucial responsibility for those in the construction industry, as fleet vehicles (e.g., cars, vans and trucks) are commonly used during projects and standard operations. Safe driving practices involve recognizing and addressing common driving hazards, including distractions, speeding, impaired driving, fatigue and adverse weather conditions. Safe driving tips for fleet vehicle operators…

Have you ever watched a movie by yourself and laughed and laughed and laughed? It’s hard to laugh by yourself because a comedy doesn’t have the same appeal when laughing alone. Similarly, working through a painful situation without anyone to share it with can be extremely difficult.

As I observe and cheer on our teams at North Risk Partners who are trusting and serving each other so well, a commonality is becoming obvious…