Builders Mutual, a provider of commercial insurance for the construction industry in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, has established the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI), a nonprofit organization that will conduct safety research for residential and commercial job-sites and produce studies on workplace safety.
According to Builders Mutual, grants from JSI will help conduct research to produce studies that guide safety practices, set new safety standards, and influence worker behavior on job-sites. The company said the work will play a role in reducing job-site injuries and eliminate job-site fatalities. Study results will be shared through a variety of media, including published studies, training videos, and online resources. JSI will make practical industry recommendations based on these studies as well.
JSI will also seek to create national partnerships with educational institutions, industry regulators, safety-focused organizations, and building associations across the United States. Current JSI partnerships include the National Association of Home Builders, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, East Carolina University Department of Construction Management, the North Carolina Department of Labor, and the North Carolina Home Builders Association.
Builders Mutual is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., and writes coverage throughout the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Florida. JSI has hopes to expand beyond the Southeast. Individuals across the U.S. are eligible to apply for a grant from JSI.
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