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Beyond Driver Exoneration: How Dash Cams Reduce Exposure to Nuclear Verdicts

Construction Business Owner

This trend has put any construction company that does not use best-in-class safety practices at the risk of being put out of business. Collaboration with the leadership team is imperative to create a proactive safety program. A well-designed CAT program will also align with state labor laws, contracts, and any union agreements.

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PCL, HammerTech sign multiyear safety tech agreement

Construction Dive

The software will help the builder gather more sophisticated data around safety to inform decision-making toward its “zero incident” goal.

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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers. Here are critical steps you can undertake to enhance safety at your construction site. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment. Providing adequate safety gear. For instance, the U.S.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

This defense is often used in cases where the worker was not provided with proper safety equipment or where the worker did not follow safety protocols. For example, the company could argue that your negligence contributed to your injuries if you were not wearing proper safety gear or not following safety protocols.

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Huh? Ugh! LOL: The Top Ten-tions of Construction Law and Contracts

Speaker: Matthew DeVries, Construction Law Attorney and National Blogger

The construction environment changed more in 2020 than any prior year—whether the parties were faced with government shutdowns, new health and safety restrictions, or overall financial strains. Yet, many projects remained on target and successfully reached the finish line this year.

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CIC, ISHM Enter Endorsement Agreement

Construction Equipment

Crane Institute Certification (CIC) and Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) have entered into a joint marketing agreement. ISHM offers certifications for safety management professionals. The Certified Safety and Health Manager is CESB (Council on Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards) accredited.

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Wellness is for builders, not just for buildings

BD+C

As an industry, we have done an excellent job at emphasizing and improving site safety so that everyone goes home safe every day. But what about going home healthy? .

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