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Despite our attempts to mitigate risk, work related accidents still occur, especially when driving on the road. Your reaction to an accident can define how a claim is managed and can influence […]

Situated along the Ring of Fire, the Pacific Northwest is a hot spot for geological activity. Earthquakes strike suddenly and can cause serious devastation, so it is essential to be […]

The Integrated Group is hosting another open Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) training course on November 5th and 6th. Open to anyone in need of certification or re-certification […]

Professional Safety – On August 5th, prosecutors charged two construction managers with manslaughter after a tragic accident at a New York site in April. A 22-year-old immigrant worker was crushed to death when […]

Mark Mann, Principal, Sound Predictions LLC – Maintaining focus seems like an easy task. However, a simple slip of the mind, or a stray daydream, can quickly lead to injury […]

  CNN – Last Friday, a construction crane tragically collapsed onto the roof of the the Grand Mosque in Mecca, killing at least 111 people and injuring 238. A powerful sandstorm is […]

OSHA On August 6th, a steel and roofing contractor from Alabama was charged with three years of supervised probation and 30 hours of community service after he gave false statements […]

In last weeks publication of Professional Safety, Vladimir Ivensky explored the differences between OSHA and RIDDOR policies. One major difference is the attention to reporting high-potential dangerous occurrences in RIDDOR policies. In contrast, […]

The use of independent contractors versus hired employees is becoming more popular for employers, allowing them to cut down on costs. However, many employers fail to successfully differentiate employees and […]

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries – Last year, a 46-year-old man, with 20 years of roofing experience, fell 20 feet during a routine job, resulting in multiple fractures, a collapsed […]