OSHA takes unprecedented action with 25 proposed rules rolling back existing obligations
In a sweeping deregulatory initiative that affects many industries, OSHA published 25 proposed rules in the Federal Register on July 1. While some of the proposals aim to rescind or revise standards considered outdated or...
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ABC’s 2025 Safety Report: The blueprint for safer construction jobsites
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released its annual guide to construction jobsite health and safety best practices. The 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report is based on 2024 data covering over one billion work...
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The Preston Diamond Playbook
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Insurance Industry Icon Preston Diamond Releases Definitive Career Playbook Biltmore Forest, NC – July 18, 2025 – After a distinguished 66-year career shaping the insurance industry, Hall of Fame inductee Preston Diamond...
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The Next Evolution in Work Comp Sales: Introducing the Mod Performance Suite
If you’re like most work comp agents, you’ve probably had this moment before: You run a mod analysis for a prospect. You uncover issues—injuries driving up costs, claims that could’ve been better managed, and a...
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Seven common mistakes in workers comp when hiring subcontractors
Subcontractor mistakes in workers comp can lead to significant financial and legal issues for the contractor and/or project owner. Here are tips on avoiding seven common mistakes: Choosing a subcontractor based on price alone While...
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Addressing PPE challenges: OSHA new ‘proper fit’ rule, NIOSH new guidance on hearing protection OSHA ‘proper fit’ rule
OSHA's "properly fit" rule became effective January 15, aligning construction standards with those already established for general industry and maritime employment. Construction employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) in various sizes and designs that...
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