FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire.

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Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire.

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

Site 156

Site Injury Construction Safety 156

Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. Builder’s Risk Insurance General Liability Insurance Coverage Covers a building under construction—and often tools, equipment, and materials related to the project.

Liability 52

Liability Risk Insurance Contractors 52

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.

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OSHA Injury Employment Regulation 120

FDR Safety

APRIL 9, 2013

Expanding criminal liability to make willful violations causing death or serious bodily injury a felony rather than a misdemeanor. Create new liabilities for “site-controlling” employers at multi-employer worksites. Place all federal and state government employees, and some local government employees, under OSHA’s jurisdiction.

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OSHA Liability Employment Injury 120

BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Construction contractors and developers in New York state face $3 billion more in costs and 667 more accidents per year because of a state law that holds builders solely liable for such accidents, according to a study commissioned by the New York Civil Justice Institute.

New York 71

New York Insurance Liability Injury 71

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2013

By Scott Turner A state supreme court has ruled that a general liability policy’s contractual liability coverage did not cover the bodily injury claim of a general partner of the contractor policyholder because he was not a “third party” as required in the policy for that coverage.

Claims 48

Claims Liability Injury Insurance 48

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

On-the-job accidents that result in worker deaths typically make news headlines, but for all the attention that news coverage brings to workplace safety issues, it misses an important point: more than 96 percent of fatal injuries occur outside the workplace. The indirect costs are nearly identical to those associated with on-the-job injuries.

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Injury Accidents Safety Employment 120

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common construction liability issues and provide strategies to address them effectively.

Liability 52

Liability Risk Legal Construction 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

With respect to the likelihood of legal liability associated with the application of insecticides or failure to apply, it is the failure to act properly that may have the greater likelihood for landlord liability. Similarly landlords are being increasingly held liable for injury arising from bedbug infestations.

Liability 120

Liability Management Plans Florida 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 7, 2016

Given the large number of inquiries we have responded to about Zika, including about liability for building owners, this is a repost of an updated version of my February blog post on the subject. But where a building has an insect management plan, the negligent implementation of a plan may arguably give rise to liability.

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Liability Puerto Rico Management Plans 120

HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

Unfortunately, a landlord’s biggest liability in a commercial construction project can be an insensitive general contractor whose only concern is making his deadline and budget. Nothing scares customers away faster than the thought of potential injury. Sloppy site – Is a construction safety plan in place and is the site clean?

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Contractors Retail Remodeling Commercial 192

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

Construction 120

Construction Safety Software Software 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Formula: (Cash and Cash Equivalents + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivables) / Current Liabilities . Like the Quick Ratio, Current Ratio measures a company’s ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its current assets. Formula: Current Assets / Liabilities . Formula: Total Liabilities / Total Assets .

Safety 94

Safety Debt Equity Liability 94

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Using paper forms and manual processes for safety inspections can increase your firm’s liability risks and cost hundreds of hours of employee time tracking site safety rather than actually ensuring it.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 18, 2018

Last week marked the end of Construction Safety Week 2018 , a combined effort by the Construction Industry Safety (CISI) group and the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) CEO Forum. Safe projects are more likely to be profitable projects due to lack of delays and prevention of claims for jobsite injuries.

Accidents 48

Accidents Liability Safety Florida 48

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Those lawsuits primarily assert that the extraction, production, sale, and promotion of fossil fuels constitute a public nuisance and give rise to product liability under state common law and state consumer protection statutes; the plaintiffs are seeking relief largely in the form of compensatory and punitive damages.

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Baltimore Maryland Claims Connecticut 207

Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Liability for green design. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

Liability 40

Liability Green Design Illinois 40

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Remember that OSHA fines and penalties are a direct connection to employer liability; these consequences fall in addition to the myriad blows to a business’ bottom line. Keep in mind that many liability lawsuits have arisen from negligence occurring after training; formal initial training is not enough.

Liability 48

Liability Safety Employment OSHA 48

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2018

Such roofing contractors are nothing but a looming liability. This is because you can be slapped with a heavy penalty for engaging with such contractors in case they suffer any injuries while working at your premises. Experience. The worst mistake you can make is to hire a commercial roofing expert that doesn’t have any experience.

Commercial 121

Commercial Contractors Insurance Injury 121

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Crane accidents can have severe consequences, including injuries, fatalities, property damage, and project delays. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Certification Site Accidents OSHA 172

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

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. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Injury 120

Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

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. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Here it is: § 8.1.3

Liability 40

Liability AIA Documentation Illinois 40

Construction Lawyer

JULY 17, 2014

3) Plaintiff‘s members have suffered injury; the design defects have made their homes unsafe and uninhabitable during certain periods. (4) 4) In light of the nature and extent of defendants‘ role as the sole architects on the Project, there is a close connection between defendants‘ conduct and the injury suffered. (5)

California 45

California Liability San Francisco Insurance 45

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies have been the source of much controversy in the construction industry. The policies insure against personal injury or property damage caused by an occurrence during the contractor’s performance of the work. But do the policies cover the work itself?

Insurance 58

Insurance Contractors Liability Injury 58

NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2024

Thus far, in New Hampshire at least, this rule has been applied only to personal injury, not to property damage. Naturally any GC will insist that its subs carry liability insurance to cover any damages resulting from its negligence, and will have its own insurance as well. .’” Arthur v. Holy Rosary Credit Union , 139 N.H.

Liability 40

Liability Employment Insurance Union 40

FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

After several hours, one subcontractor employee working on the third level of the scaffold fell 25 feet, sustaining serious injuries. The JSA required fall protection, and they entered the heater wearing harnesses but without lanyards, self-retracting lifelines (yo-yos), or fall-restraining devices.

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Employment OSHA Commissioning Safety 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

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. Errors and omissions insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is one tool that contractors can use to transfer risk away from themselves.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 52

Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2019

Besides that, if they are insured, you can be sure they will not become a liability in case they suffer an injury in the process of doing their job. Such plumbers usually obtain a license after they have gone through intense training from a recognized institution.

Contractors 120

Contractors Insurance Compensation Liability 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. As the weather warms up across the country (just not in Seattle), construction season is beginning to get under way. Wally Evans Blog. Recent Posts.

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Risk Insurance Construction Software 120

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. For this reason, contractor management and prequalification are an essential part of contractor vetting: they protect hiring clients from liabilities and severe reputational damages.

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Management Contractors Safety OSHA 109

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Worker injury. Liability for damage. What is plumber’s insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2020

A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. It will embrace intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, money losses, injuries, invasion of privacy, and so on.

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Contract Liability Legal Injury 52