As a rigger, your job is inherently risky. They work at great heights and hoist objects weighing several tons, often in extreme weather conditions. Despite their many years of experience and extensive safety training, the potential for falls, accidents, and damage to property and equipment remains a daily threat. To
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recently released preliminary data for the top 10 most commonly cited violations for the 2020 fiscal year. For the tenth consecutive year, ‘General Requirements for Fall Protection’ lands at number one, with other minor jockeying of categories throughout the list. Most importantly, the
Everyone here at Ascinsure Specialty Risk, as well as our retail division of Allied Insurance Brokers, is extremely excited to be the newest members of the Arthur J. Gallagher and Co. family. Over the years, Ascinsure has been dedicated to delivering our unique specialty insurance solutions and insight to our
Scaffolding: A Necessary Risk in Construction Scaffolding is an integral part of the construction industry. According to OSHA, 65% of construction workers in the U.S. use scaffolding as part of their job. These temporary platforms allow workers to repair, renovate, clean, and build structures. OSHA mandates employee training and has
