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

Construction Marketing

Unfortunately, injuries at construction sites are highly likely. You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Now, let’s look at some of the most common questions about construction site injuries. Are you able to prove that negligence?

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

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As the owner of a construction firm , you’re responsible for enhancing the safety of your workers. It also ensures you’re not spending money on hospital bills, treating injured workers, and legal liabilities. . With that said, here are safety precautions to promote safety in a multi-level construction site: .

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Why Your Company Needs an Electrical Safety Program

Construction Business Owner

Workplace safety is vital to a company’s success. It affects everything from customer satisfaction to employee morale to the dollars and cents of productivity, legal fees and compliance. In today’s competitive business environment, it’s especially important to reduce employee injuries and incident rates to avoid the costs of downtime.

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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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Your New Boss May Not Really Understand Safety | Part 2

FDR Safety

This article is apart of our “Tools For Building a Foundation in Safety” series by Luke Contos. Reduces the potential for serious injuries and fatalities. Lastly, the direct costs of a serious injury (i.e., The post Your New Boss May Not Really Understand Safety | Part 2 appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. Here at Safety Services Company, we are committed to observing initiatives like these to save lives and build a strong safety culture. To add, you face potential legal repercussions and a loss of productivity.

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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

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Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of you and your team if you’re working in such environments. It can lead to unconsciousness and death.

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