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Prevailing Wage Essentials

Construction Business Owner

Understanding prevailing wage is crucial because it ensures fair compensation for workers, maintains a level playing field among contractors and promotes the quality and safety standards essential for the construction industry's integrity and sustainability.

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Incentive-Based Safety Programs

Construction Business Owner

For years, safety and risk managers have been searching for a magic elixir in their quest to answer the construction industry’s age-old riddle: What can we do to keep our workers’ compensation costs down while still keeping safety awareness high and workers engaged?

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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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Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How

Pro Builder

Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How. Using a staffing company can help employers lower workers' compensation risk while still meeting project workload demands and customer deadlines. Jobsite Safety. Jobsite Safety. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 10:44. Labor + Trade Relations.

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Advancing Construction Safety Leadership 2024: Key Contractor Insights

Safety Services Company

In the construction industry, safety is paramount, given the inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards.

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Revitalize Your Back Office & Streamline AP Processes

Construction Business Owner

Revitalize Your Back Office & Streamline AP Processes ccapoccia Tue, 04/30/2024 - 08:59 Contractors know all about risk — jobsite security, health and safety, workers’ compensation, bonding, subcontractor compliance and more. For many construction business owners, it seems like the list can go on forever. Is your back office a risk?

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Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan

Pro Builder

Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan. Having comprehensive plans in place are the most impactful way to mitigate workers’ compensation costs, says the National Association of Home Builders. Some incidents cannot be prevented, such as accidents that even builders with a safety-first mentality encounter. cbroderick.