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February 17, 2026

Non-Owned Disposal Sites (NODS)

ERP Staff

Contractors can be held liable for contamination at disposal sites—even when waste was sent to approved facilities. Most Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies exclude pollution risks, leaving gaps such as Non-Owned Disposal Sites (NODS). Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) policies help cover these exposures.

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February 17, 2026

The Preventable Tragedy of Silicosis

Josie Mudd
Environmental Risk Professionals

Construction safety often overlooks invisible hazards like respirable crystalline silica (RCS), which can cause silicosis, lung cancer, and kidney disease. Despite rising cases, especially in the countertop industry, exposure remains common.

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February 17, 2026

We Don’t Care About Legionella Enough

Elaina Long
Environmental Risk Professionals

Legionella outbreaks persist nearly 50 years after the first case, despite clear science on how to prevent them. Outbreaks continue not because solutions are unknown, but because prevention is underprioritized.

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