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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

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Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards. Have a safety standards terms of the agreement (TOA).

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A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention…

FDR Safety

I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. However, I’m puzzled why companies don’t adequately deal with these issues before the problems occur.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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General contractors know these risks when they take the role. At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. However, with the amount of risk involved in a standard construction project, general contractors typically need to hold multiple policies.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. Why a certificate of insurance matters. How long should I keep my COI?

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Fieldwire - Untitled Article

Fieldwire

As a result, construction businesses have a key role to play in addressing the climate emergency and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels by 40% by 2030, as agreed as the common goal set by the Paris Agreement. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

The economic loss rule, which generally precludes recovery in a negligence lawsuit absent personal injury or property damage and absent a special relationship between the parties (see Blog #29 ), will be an obstacle here. REI Service Corporation , No. Nor does a negligence claim against the inspector appear promising. Very round.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

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Below is a list of coverages that can be obtained through a separate policy or amendment to an existing agreement. . General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. General liability may help pay for the cost of repair. . Protecting your property.