Amerisure Insights Blog

Shine Bright Using Metal Halide Lights Have you ever wondered what’s responsible for the bright lighting in commercial areas? Most often, metal halide or mercury vapor lights are responsible for the glow. Read More

Implementing Lean Construction Principles is a Rewarding Challenge for Firms Lean construction is a new way of designing production systems. More construction firms are adopting this methodology, as it maximizes value for the customer while simultaneously reducing waste. Read More

Breathe Easy. Protect Yourself from Respirable Silica.

Though it’s inert in everyday contexts, crystalline silica is harmful to health when it is crushed, ground, drilled, or used in other industrial processes. During these processes, dust particles are produced, and some of the very fine particles are known as respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

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Hands-On Work is Making a Comeback Over the past 50 years, there has been a sharp decline in the recognition and education of skilled trades. Now, as Baby Boomers begin to retire from the construction, manufacturing and engineering fields, 31 million positions will be open to vocational workers in the next two years. The problem? Skilled trades have been deemphasized for so long that younger generations do not consider this career path. Read More

What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)? Used in virtually every business sector, BIM provides real-time building progress Read More

Eight Apps to Help Prevent Distracted Driving Amerisure’s 2018 Distracted Driving Campaign was created to keep employees and policyholders safe, on and off the job. Today, most people are never without their cellphones. Knowing when to put down the phone and focus on the road is crucial to keeping everyone safe. Check out our favorite distracted driving prevention apps, and do your part to reduce distracted driving. Read More

Chill Out: Keep Employees Cool with Vortex Cooling Vests As temperatures begin to rise, keep employees cool with wearable cooling technology
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Growing Pains? Consider Automation Technology has rapidly become an integral part of each day. Due to its vast capabilities, developments have improved all areas of life, including the business sector. Thanks to new technology, the productivity of workers and the efficiency of processes can improve. Read More

Third Annual Trench Safety Stand Down This week, June 18-23, is the Trench Safety Stand Down, sponsored by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) and the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA), and supported by the Occupational Safety and Health Association. Read More

Skilled Construction Workers Wanted! Although there are millions of construction jobs up for grabs, there aren’t enough skilled workers to fill the positions
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