Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Roofing contractors are often at the top of a building, making them more susceptible to accidents.

Insurance 156

Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

And in case of physical harm to your workers or damage to your customers’ property, your snow removal insurance can compensate for the needed expenses. . The reason is that if the provider doesn’t have any policy, the client will be held responsible for the accidents and alleged mishaps occurring because of the company’s fault.

Insurance 185

Insurance Legal Compensation Injury 185

FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. To simplify, indirect costs include everything that comes after the medical, legal, and compensation expenses. If more injuries are prevented, the price of direct costs will drop.

Safety 136

Safety Injury Compensation Accidents 136

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

It is no secret that drug and alcohol abuse are among the biggest causes of workplace accidents. In fact, among companies that initiated drug testing, there was a 50 percent reduction in the number of organizations reporting high workers’ compensation incidence rates, according to a 2011 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management.

Accidents 120

Accidents Compensation Commissioning Regulation 120

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Back in 2009 this blog reported on the very topic of Workers Compensation insurance, stating that 1 and 5 businesses are breaking workers compensation laws. Workers Compensation is codified in Louisiana under Revised Statute 23:1021 et seq. The main reason being is due to the exorbitant price of this insurance on contractors.

Compensation 51

Compensation Insurance Louisiana Contractors 51

FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

This total is made up of the medical costs of an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. To simplify, indirect costs include everything that comes after the medical, legal, and compensation expenses. If more injuries are prevented, the price of direct costs will drop. Indirect Costs.

Injury 120

Injury Safety Compensation Accidents 120

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Accidents happen all over the world and if the accident happens to a minority or or a person not considered important then people, wrongly, do not seem to care. In Myanmar there was a construction accident that killed two and injured 18. Normally, an accident such as that would be swept under the carpet and ignored.

Accidents 100

Accidents Safety Compensation OSHA 100

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. The direct costs of on-the-job injuries and deaths are clear in the form of workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, and potential legal liability. Accident Prevention Training' Join Our Mailing List.

Injury 120

Injury Accidents Safety Employment 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs.

Construction 136

Construction Insurance Software Software 136

ENR Construction

JUNE 26, 2020

Falls remain a plague, but auto accidents are more of a factor

Compensation 51

Compensation Accidents Construction 51

Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2022

While construction robotics and automated equipment come with significant upfront costs, they are relatively inexpensive when you compare them with costs like payroll, workers’ compensation, etc. In 2019, the construction industry had the most fatal accidents and the third most non-fatal accidents.

Industrial 148

Industrial Construction Accidents Injury 148

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation.

Compensation 54

Compensation Claims Change Orders Legal 54

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris. Violations of safety rules can lead to workplace accidents.

Site 156

Site Injury Construction Safety 156

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The program also includes instructor-led discussions on specific safety procedures and safety management, and customized topics, such as: safety meetings, safety committees, workers compensation, toolbox talks, using the OSHA standards effectively and industry-specific issues. Accident Prevention FDRsafety newsletter Training'

Safety 120

Safety OSHA Risk Accidents 120

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. it means the company has had to pay for one or more worker compensation claims.

OSHA 62

OSHA Accidents Injury Compensation 62

Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

Attendees also learned strategies to effectively communicate the value of safety training programs, not just in preventing accidents, but also in boosting employee morale, productivity, and the company’s reputation. Financial Benefits of a Strong Safety Culture Accidents are expensive for construction companies.

Safety 97

Safety Contractors Conference Accidents 97

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Utilizing our Safety Program Management services is a cost-effective way to avoid OSHA fines, as well as keeping your organization’s workers’ compensation and human resources costs at a minimum. Accident investigation. Workers Compensation support. Technical and consulting support. Reporting and recordkeeping.

OSHA 120

OSHA Safety Compensation Negotiation 120

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 17, 2018

The frequency for all claims in workers’ compensation steadily declined by 17.6 percent between 2011 and 2016, while frequency for car accidents on the job increased by 5 percent. According to data released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, more than 40 percent of workers’…

Compensation 48

Compensation Accidents Insurance Claims 48

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 24, 2018

The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down the state's worker's compensation law that said oil and gas well operators and owners could not be sued when a worker is injured or killed on the job.

Oklahoma 53

Oklahoma Compensation Accidents Products 53

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 billion a year.

Safety 48

Safety OSHA Injury Compensation 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Most importantly, it ensures accurate and real-time dissemination of information, such as safety protocols and procedures to reduce the risk of accidents or incidents. Showcasing this ability to insurance providers can help reduce insurance premiums and allow builders to divert funds to other more pressing issues such as worker compensation.

Safety 88

Safety Insurance Risk Documentation 88

FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

The local evidence may be based on OIS incident data, employer-reported amputations, and workers’ compensation data. Once added, the master list must be re-randomized prior to use after establishments are added.

OSHA 120

OSHA Inspections Safety Equipment 120

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

According to data released by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, there were 367 roofing-related falls from scaffolds, ladders, elevations, and into openings such as skylights in California from 2008-2010. These preventable accidents resulted in total indemnity and medical costs of over $70 million.

California 48

California Safety Compensation Regulation 48

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. Whether you are at fault or not in an accident, attorneys’ fees can take a big chunk out of your revenue. Workers’ compensation insurance should be in place to help defray the costs of employee medical treatments.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

or a state workers’ compensation system. Make clear that drug and alcohol testing will be required after any accident or safety-related incident (such as “near miss” incidents), regardless of whether an injury has occurred. Drug testing required or incentivized by federal or state law cannot be viewed as retaliation.

Injury 120

Injury OSHA Safety Employment 120

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Lets Build

MAY 18, 2017

One of the project parties may feel that it’s entitled to some compensation while the insurance company, or whoever is responsible for that may have a different opinion. Severe accidents or extreme weather conditions are unpredictable factors that may impede the proper progress of a project. Unforeseen Reasons.

Construction 165

Construction Life Cycle Contract Plans 165

Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

Whether it’s the risk of an unexpected accident or a project running over schedule and costing you money, there are many things that can go wrong. As a contractor, you may have realized that taking care of every detail will not be enough as there are always going to be risks associated with your work.

Insurance 97

Insurance Contractors Construction Claims 97

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accidents happen, especially in construction. Does a general contractor’s insurance cover their subcontractors’ accidents or mistakes? What this means is that financial losses caused by accidents, mistakes, and other issues that are the fault of the general contractor will be covered under the policy. Builder’s risk insurance.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. Policies offered include general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and tools and equipment. And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 25, 2016

Miscellaneous evidence file containing all other evidence that could help support the claim, such as inspection reports, completion schedules, projections, flow charts, work progress, accident reports, photographs, etc. Job cost records , which will be critical to showing the additional costs incurred.

Claims 48

Claims DOT Compensation Documentation 48

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 21, 2013

Miscellaneous evidence file containing all other evidence that could help support the claim, such as inspection reports, completion schedules, projections, flow charts, work progress, accident reports, photographs, etc. Job cost records , which will be critical to showing the additional costs incurred.

Claims 48

Claims DOT Construction Compensation 48

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Items that you will want to see: A copy of their safety program.

Safety 120

Safety Injury Inspections Documentation 120

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Many of the accidents stem from oversights that could have been prevented with more vigilance on the job. Struck-by accidents. Keeping a safe distance from power lines and marking areas where powered equipment is in use will also help minimize the risk for electrical accidents. of all deaths in the construction industry. .

Safety 52

Safety Injury Risk Construction 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 22, 2022

It was not excessive traffic, an accident, or a stalled car. The contractor sought additional compensation for the two extra months of suspension. My commute home last night took longer than usual. Never mind the fact that no one got out of their car to help the little guy!).

Florida 62

Florida Contract Contractors Roads 62

Safety Services Company

MARCH 27, 2015

Many safety professional believe that these accidents are among the most under reported incidents. There are studies indicating that mental factors can cause accidents. Older workers may no longer have the leg strength to compensate for a slight loss of balance that can result in any misstep.

Injury 48

Injury Accidents Safety Accounting 48

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Not all accidents that happen on jobs are large-scale and catastrophic. Workers’ compensation insurance : This coverage can help replace income and cover medical expenses if an employee is injured while on the job. A workers’ compensation policy may help cover the cost of medical treatment for such injuries. .

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52