Report an injury En español Contact Sign in Workers’ comp Our difference Safety and training Knowledge center Blog Find an agent Get a quote 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... CONSTRUCTION SAFETY EXPERT Xavier Gonzales Xavier has provided safety guidance on construction job sites for more than 25 years… 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 See more trends Resources ARTICLE 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... Read more TIP SHEET/DOWNLOAD 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… See the graphic SAMPLE/CHECKLIST Construction safety inspection checklist View and download ARTICLE 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… Read more VIDEO Pinnacol Pointers: Ladder Safety Safety expert John Crawmer highlights trends around ladder use and how you can protect your employees while working at height… Watch the video TIP SHEET/DOWNLOAD 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... View the resource ARTICLE 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… Read more ARTICLE 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… Read more ARTICLE 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… View the resource QUESTIONS? Call us at 303.361.4000 or 800.873.7242. Contact us WORKERS’ COMP Policyholders Agents Injured Workers Providers OUR DIFFERENCE Industry Expertise General Dividend Future of Workers Pinnacol Foundation ABOUT About Us Careers Press Room Open Records Policy RESOURCES Safety & Training Knowledge Center Order Materials Blog Claims CONTACT Contact Us Report Fraud Supplier/Partner Registration SelectNet Contract Interest Form CONNECT Find an agent Get a quote ALSO OF INTERESTHospitalityProfessional / ClericalHealthcare © Pinnacol Assurance 2021 Disclaimer Privacy Policy Live chat: Chat