Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Providing adequate safety gear. For instance, the U.S.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

Companies can refer to their insurance carriers and agents or broker partners who employ consultants specializing in worker safety and injury prevention. They can also engage third-party consultants and public agencies that concentrate on various aspects of injury prevention, injury and claim management and cost-containment. .'

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status. With injuries, you’re likely to see a drop in your grades and may have to communicate that if your new submissions remove you from compliance.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2024

“As a general rule, the employer has a duty to use reasonable care to choose a contractor who is properly qualified to perform the work. Thus far, in New Hampshire at least, this rule has been applied only to personal injury, not to property damage. ’” Arthur v. Holy Rosary Credit Union , 139 N.H. Guitarini v.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 20, 2015

New OSHA recordkeeping rules that went into effect this year are creating confusion among employers about the definition of an amputation and how to quickly determine if an incident that occurred after work hours is actually work-related, according to an article in Business Insurance magazine.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Some employers are exempt from this regulation, such as those with ten employees or less. Form 301 – Injury and Illness Incident Report. What happened?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Some employers are exempt from this regulation, such as those with ten employees or less. Form 301 – Injury and Illness Incident Report. What happened?

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. 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.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Employers may be missing that point as well, losing an opportunity to keep workers safe and avoid the significant costs to their companies that come with off-the-job injuries. Motivating workers to be safe – 24/7.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Scott Smith, corporate director of safety management services for Selective Insurance Group , a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurers, sees it more simply. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. OSHA broadly defines a temporary worker as one who is supplied to a host employer and paid by a staffing agency, whether or not their job is temporary.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2015

The latest edition of the annual Injury Facts book published by the National Safety Council is out, and while company CEOs and safety directors might not take the time to read all 210 pages, there is one set of statistics worth special attention. FDRsafety names three regional business managers. Join Our Mailing List. By Fred Rine.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Over my legal career, I have handled a significant amount of workers' compensation disputes, representing injured employees, defending employers and insurance carriers, and even a few years working for an appellate judge that addressed workers' compensation appeals. The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 13, 2014

Citing the amount of time consumed filling accident reports on non-injury accidents (estimated at 250 hours a week); there are a number of cities where police have decided not to respond to non-injury traffic accidents. Find out about injuries – Check yourself and others to make sure that no one is injured.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It’s difficult to say exactly where those dollars come from because of variables like total investment, type of injury, number of employees trained, and that it make take time before you see the return. To get an idea of how ROI works, it’s important to start by inspecting the actual cost of an injury. million to nearly $3 million.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

As a result, the home builder could be considered a joint employer, potentially making them liable for employment law violations by a trade partner or for negligence or an injury caused by a subcontractor’s employees. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., office of Akerman. .

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 The NSC further reports that most workplace accidents and fatalities are preventable, and occur because employers made conscious decisions not to take the necessary steps to protect their workers.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

INSURANCE |. The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. These tools are a little more expensive, however, if proven to help reduce employee discomfort and injuries, they would be an good investment. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

In some cases, robotics can also prevent repetitive motion injuries, sprains, or strains that are common in traditional construction work. Plus if they see potential construction employers using cutting-edge technologies, they might be more inclined to join the organization, as they see forward-looking career paths and opportunities.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

It helps reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace. It’s appealing to hiring companies, insurance providers, and other key stakeholders who want to see low incident rates. It gives workers a strong foundation to understand workplace hazards and the importance of safety. OSHA Outreach Training Content.

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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. Construction'

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Work Gearz

JUNE 14, 2020

I think the overall risk of burn injury was low even if sparks fell on your boot, after all some people work without safety boots. After weighing all the risk of possible injury, and facing an accident myself I think two most important gear for welding are flame-resistant clothing and welding helmets. Commercial Welding Vs DIY Welding.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 21, 2012

Washington State Labor And Industries Has The Hammer And Contractors Without Insurance Look Like Nails! Understand our society loves employees but is not so friendly and kind to employers, especially contractors! Below Is A Partial "Notice to Employees" - From Labor and Industries.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 21, 2012

Washington State Labor And Industries Has The Hammer And Contractors Without Insurance Look Like Nails! Understand our society loves employees but is not so friendly and kind to employers, especially contractors! Below Is A Partial "Notice to Employees" - From Labor and Industries.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As a result of a reduced workforce, there is an increased risk that construction workers will be tasked with completing projects without the necessary support, with high potential for injury. Additionally, workers may feel overwhelmed by their workloads which can significantly impact health and wellbeing.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On the other hand, keep an eye on the safety features included on less expensive work boots, because your particular profession or employer may have specific requirements that all your PPE gear needs to meet. If you are injured on the job and the PPE isn’t ASTM approved, your company’s insurance may not cover your injury.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers that are required to record work-related injuries and illnesses and haven’t posted their summary of those records yet could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers who haven’t posted their injury/illness summaries could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

As an added bonus, implementing certain technologies may also allow you to lower your insurance premiums. Some of this research shows that we can predict injuries at rates of almost 100%, just by monitoring and analyzing jobsite data. Invest in Your Staff. First, there’s training.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 22, 2014

Employers should hold regular exercises, especially at the beginning of tornado season, to ensure workers are prepared. Others: Know how to communicate with coworkers and first responders in case of injury or of property damage that requires official assistance. This includes knowing: Shelter locations. Assigned responsibilities.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Safety risks can include injuries, fatalities, and illnesses brought upon by employee negligence, equipment failure, weather, or other external factors. AS AN EMPLOYER, HOW CAN YOU MANAGE ALL THE RISKS? This includes taking out insurance on the project. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Safety risks can include injuries, fatalities, and illnesses brought upon by employee negligence, equipment failure, weather, or other external factors. . As an Employer, How Can You Manage all the Risks? This includes taking out insurance on the project. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document. A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees. professional capacity."

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Julian Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Also verify that the contractor is insured and carries workers’ compensation. If you hire a contractor that doesn’t have workers’ compensation, you are legally considered the employer, and can be held accountable for any job-related injuries.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Injuries, harassment, lapse in compliance, and alcohol-related incidents are all to common in far too many workplace holiday parties. Medical insurance and workers’ compensation premiums can also take a heavy hit. This is especially true when alcohol is a factor. Harassment and Discrimination.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

.” It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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