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Identify, Manage & Reduce Jobsite Hazards & Threats

Construction Business Owner

There are four main types of risk in construction: financial, safety, scheduling and legal. Identify, Manage & Reduce Jobsite Hazards & Threats ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:57 All construction projects carry some level of risk that needs to be identified, assessed and managed so construction projects are not negatively impacted.

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How Dash Cams Help Your Construction Company

Construction Business Owner

1Understanding the Impact of Nuclear Verdicts on the Trucking Industry Promote to rotator No Main Image Sponsored by Tags JJ Keller dashboards camera Social As a construction company, it’s important to remember that for your employees, getting to the jobsite can be even more hazardous than working at the jobsite.

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The Dotted Line: What happens when a bonding company is called in

Construction Dive

Making a claim against a performance bond is complicated, a legal expert explained, and it's critical to understand that the bonding company has four main options, outlined here.

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Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training

Construction Business Owner

The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity. Main Image. Why is safety so important? These are the basics of a good life for workers, and good business for construction companies. Sponsored by.

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Former staff at collapsed groundworks firm win payout

Construction Enquirer

Twenty seven ex-staff at Ellicon Construction have won their legal battle after they were dismissed without proper consultation last summer when the firm went into administration. The family-run firm had been in business since 20o2 and worked for a host of main contractors and developers across the south east.

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Consider Collectively Bargained Workers' Compensation

Construction Business Owner

This type of workers' compensation is currently legally permissible in the following states: California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Kentucky, New York, Hawaii and Minnesota. You may have also heard of collectively bargained workers' compensation referred to as "carve outs" in the traditional workers' compensation system.

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5 Ways To Ensure Safety On The Jobsite

Construction Marketing

So, putting aside the legal safety requirements that need to be complied with, you’ll also have to consider those risks that are unique to your site. Identify the main source of these risks before your start building your workplace safety plan. 3) Create A Workplace Safety Culture.

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