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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. August 2012. April 2012.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. 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. It is reasonable to expect that the general public assume these contractors doing the work are adequately protecting the public from serious injury or harm.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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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. August 2012.

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

Safety Services Company

Electrical tradespeople accounted for 29% of all electrical-related fatalities in the workplace between 2003 and 2012, and they continue to be critically injured on the job when working on energized electrical panels or ballasts/347V lighting. Electrical workers accounted for 14% of all occupational fatalities between 2008 and 2012.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. I am thankful that I did not sustain a life threatening injury, but I could have. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Software & Technology. Construction Law.

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Ontario Employers Face January 2014 Training Deadline

Safety Services Company

The training requirement is one of the first initiatives under the province’s department of labour, which was transferred responsibility for prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board in April 2012. Hazard recognition. Right to be informed of hazards.

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CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer

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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. Copyright 2005-2012 Sabo & Zahn, all rights reserved. CGL policy -- conflict of interest between builder and insurer. October 2012. August 2012.