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Timely briefs on topics specific to the industries BITCO serves. Subjects include worker safety, worksite hazards, best practices, new research, industry updates, regulations, public liability, property protection and more.

Prompt Claim Reporting

| June 18, 2025

How Quick Action Impacts Claims and Recovery

Prompt claim reporting is essential to ensure a smooth and efficient claims experience, protect your employer’s rights as an insured, and facilitate timely resolution and payment. It’s important to know, and quickly follow, your company’s specific procedures. This blog highlights five key reasons why prompt claim reporting is crucial.

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Preventing Heat Illness on the Job

| June 4, 2025

OSHA-recommended strategies to reduce heat-related incidents

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, it is crucial to protect your employees from heat-related incidents. In 2022, OSHA launched a targeted program to protect workers from the increasing threat of heat-related illness. This program is called the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. Originally, it was set to expire in 2025, but has been extended by one more year.

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Building a Strong Safety Culture

| May 21, 2025

Building a Strong Safety Culture

Strategies to foster commitment, communication, and continuous improvement at every level of your organization.

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Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls on Forestry Jobsites

| May 7, 2025

Enhancing Safety and Reducing Incidents in Challenging Work Conditions

Over the past few months, we have seen an increase in incidents within the forestry industry, specifically involving drivers slipping and tripping on jobsites. While failing to use three points of contact when entering or exiting equipment remains a common cause of injury, many recent incidents have involved drivers walking around on the loading deck.

The combination of wet, snowy, and icy conditions during this time of year has contributed to a higher occurrence of these incidents. To mitigate these risks, consider implementing the following safety measures.

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Establishing a Quality Assurance Program for Construction Contractors

| April 23, 2025

Building a Solid Foundation

In the world of construction, ensuring a project is completed to the highest standards is not just a goal—it is a necessity. A construction quality assurance program is a comprehensive framework designed to guarantee that a completed project not only meets its design specifications but also aligns with customer expectations, adheres to all applicable standards, and is free of defects.

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Telematics & Trucking: The Game-Changer for Insurance Rates

| April 2, 2025

Maximizing Safety and Savings

The transportation industry is undergoing a major shift, with telematics emerging as a critical tool for improving fleet safety and reducing insurance costs. By leveraging real-time data, trucking companies can enhance their operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and ultimately secure lower insurance premiums.

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