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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

Safety Services Company

According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months. Winter Driving Accidents Snow and ice can make the muddy roads more hazardous, so it’s best to give your workers training about driving during winter weather.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues. So, suppose the business hires an unlicensed and non-compliant contractor.

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10 Best Insurance Companies for Construction Businesses

Levelset

They offer a full range of business insurance policies, including general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, and umbrella. They provide general liability, property, subcontractor, and cyber protection. Next does not offer specialty coverage, like builders’ risk or pollution liability. Find an agent. Nationwide.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

Work Gearz

Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you. Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. Experiencing injuries as a result of falling items or debris.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

WILG president talks workplace injuries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group.

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New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform

Safety Services Company

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. A New York State law that has protected workers for more than 100 years is in danger of undergoing a major revision.