Industry Expertise
Construction
Wherever you look, Colorado is booming.
Cranes fill our cities’ skies while scores of new residents fill our roadways, parks, residential areas and towns. Construction and natural resource companies are literally building the Colorado of the future, and that means it’s more important than ever to have a workers’ comp insurance partner that understands your workforce and the risks you face.
Industry Expertise
With more than 16,000 customers in the construction industry in Colorado, we have the expertise and resources to ensure you get the right protection for your business.
Construction Safety Expert
Joel Nobles
Joel has more than a decade of experience in workplace safety, with the last five focused on the construction industry. He is a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction and worked as a stone mason before becoming a safety professional.
Construction Safety Expert
Xavier Gonzales
Xavier has provided safety guidance on construction job sites for more than 25 years. Before joining Pinnacol’s Safety team, he worked as a risk manager logging countless hours on construction projects ensuring safe working conditions.
Colorado construction industry stats
The unique hazards of the construction industry produce patterns in workplace injuries. Here are a few insights that can help you keep your employees safe.
44% of injuries happen during the first year on the job
Most common worker age at injury: 30-39
Most severe cause of injury: Slip or fall
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Construction safety
The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries in the nation, with some of the highest rates of fatalities and injuries. Construction activities can include steel erection, residential...
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Construction workplace injury trends
Wherever you look, Colorado is booming. Cranes fill our cities' skies while scores of new residents fill our roadways, parks, residential areas and towns. Construction companies are…
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Onboarding new employees in construction
Working in the construction industry is inherently dangerous; it’s standard for employees to work at a height, in a hazardous area…
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Pinnacol Pointers: Ladder Safety
Safety expert John Crawmer highlights trends around ladder use and how you can protect your employees while working at height…
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Ergonomics for construction workers
Some of the most common injuries in construction are the result of job demands that push the human body beyond its natural limits. This NIOSH booklet...
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Safety leadership in construction
Eliminating the phrase “accidents happen” from your vocabulary and saying instead, “accidents are preventable.” Taking a moment out of a hectic day to ensure the worker on the lift has proper…
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Six ways to control silica exposure
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a final rule to protect America’s workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule establishes a new…
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Sample modified duty task lists
Below, you will find a variety of sample Modified Duty Task Lists. Remember, these are sample task lists that you can download and use as a starting point when creating your own modified duty…
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