PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
ACE today announced the launch of specialized servicing capabilities
designed for the construction industry through ESIS, Inc., a risk
management services company owned by ACE Group. These services are
available for general contractors, construction managers, trade
contractors, and developers for both new construction and renovation
projects as they prepare for anticipated new requirements from OSHA.
ESIS has assembled its team of health and safety professionals to
develop and deliver a distinctive set of service offerings that can be
customized for each client to help identify, assess, and address each of
the top five concerns facing the construction industry today, including:
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The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Communication Standard
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Fall Protection in Residential Construction
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New Standards for Confined Spaces in Construction
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Silica-dust Exposures in Construction
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Fall Hazards in Construction
According to William P. Hazelton, Executive Vice President, ACE
Construction Industry Practice, “Health and safety hazards exist on a
daily basis at construction sites, and our clients understand the
critical need to protect their workers from these exposures and to
adhere to evolving OSHA regulations. Through our ESIS industrial hygiene
and construction safety specialists, we are pleased to be able to offer
these new capabilities to our clients to assist them in their future
risk and safety planning needs.”
Stephen Craig, Vice President of ESIS Health, Safety and Environmental
added, “Our clients in the construction industry look to ESIS to not
only provide them with useful information on how to best protect their
workers, but to assist in the implementation of practical solutions to
reduce risk. Our highly-qualified consultants work collaboratively with
our clients to create fully customized programs for construction
companies looking to safeguard their people and remain in compliance
with OSHA regulations.”
ESIS offers a range of programs designed to address exposures faced by
companies within the construction industry, including:
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Construction Site Safety Manager (CSSM) appointment
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Implementation and auditing of HSE programs
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Pre-construction planning
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Job hazard analysis
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Jobsite surveys
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Tower/ mobile crane and rigging training
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OSHA 1926 10/30 hour training
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Supervisor and task specific training
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Insurance loss control evaluations
ACE’s Construction Industry Practice consists of business units that
offer a broad suite of products and services including:
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Workers Compensation, General Liability & Automobile Liability Risk
Transfer
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Environmental, including Contractors Pollution Liability & Contractors
Professional Liability
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Inland Marine, including Builders Risk & Contractors Equipment
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International Casualty Enterprise & Package Solutions, including
Defense Base Act Workers Compensation
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Umbrella/ Excess
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Wrap Ups & other project-specific programs
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Specialty Construction Claims
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Construction Risk Management Services
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Surety
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Professional Liability for architects and engineers, construction
managers and trade contractors
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Public and Private company D&O, EPLI, Fidelity and Fiduciary Liability
Insurance is provided by insurance companies within ACE Group. All
products may not be available in all jurisdictions. The product
information above is a summary only. The insurance policy actually
issued contains the terms and limits of the contract. For more
information about ACE’s Construction Industry Practice and its range of
products and services, please visit
our website.
ESIS®, Inc. (ESIS) is part of ACE Group,
providing claim and risk management services to a wide variety of
commercial clients. Insurance is provided by insurers within ACE Group.
The product information contained herein is a summary only. ESIS Health,
Safety, and Environmental Services (ESIS HSE) may be sold directly to
ESIS’ clients or as part of insurance underwriting. Risk control
activities conducted on behalf of the insurer are not intended as a
direct benefit or service to ACE insureds. Time and expense rates apply.
For more information about ESIS, please visit www.esis.com.
ACE Group is one of the world’s largest multiline property and
casualty insurers. With operations in 54 countries, ACE provides
commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal
accident supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance
to a diverse group of clients. ACE Limited, the parent company of ACE
Group, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACE) and is a
component of the S&P 500 index. Additional information can be found at: www.acegroup.com.
1 OSHA Fact Sheet, OSHA’s Proposed Crystalline Silica Rule:
Overview, DSG FS-3683 (08/2013)- www.osha.gov/silica
Source: ACE Group