Source: https://riskandinsurance.com/, August 21, 2024
By: Westfield Specialty

When it comes to pollution and professional liability risks, the landscape is often evolving, this can be especially true for contractors who are working different jobsites with different needs.

For an excavation crew or a site prep contractor, digging underground can uncover chemicals and other pollutive materials, leading to a possible environmental liability event. Then there’s the possible event of mold discovery, which could lead to a pollution liability claim. Large contracting equipment could be cited for carbon monoxide release — yet another possible pollution incident contractors should be aware of. Read more.