Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

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 percent in injury claims. By contrast, previous studies of this type had not used random data.

OSHA 59

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A series of small mishaps like these could put a dent in your profit margins from year to year. General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. A workers’ compensation policy may help cover the cost of medical treatment for such injuries. .

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Electrical Accidents 52

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.”

OSHA 52

OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

What should you know to maximize your profits and grow your business? For example, falls, scaffolding and ladders are frequent causes of OSHA violations and can lead to permanent injuries that affect a worker’s entire career. Compare that to the price of a typical worker’s compensation claim at $41,747.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Increasing profit margins is clearly a fundamental piece of this puzzle, and one way to help the bottom line is to cut costs. Creating new processes that are more efficient, and reducing material costs and overhead are critical parts of the profit equation, but cutting corners and skimping on safety are not.

OSHA 67

OSHA Consulting Inspections Safety 67

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

JSAs mitigate the risk of loss or injury on a construction jobsite. Injuries and illnesses can cause lost time and reduced productivity, which can delay projects and increase costs. By improving safety on the job site, JSAs also reduce workers compensation insurance premiums , saving contractors money and increasing profits.

Safety 52

Safety Accidents OSHA Injury 52

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 14, 2018

Employees who are mentally healthy as a result of employer efforts are far more likely to be productive, have higher morale, and make significant contributions to company growth and profitability. Everyone appreciates having their efforts recognized and compensated fairly. Psychological Support. Engagement.

Employment 48

Employment Safety Injury Environment 48

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 29, 2017

This type of injury can severely limit an individual’s ability to function normally, and reduces their quality of life. Businesses can expect to see a negative impact on productivity and profit as well as an increase in lost-time and workers’ compensation claims, leading to numerous additional hidden costs.

Injury 51

Injury Schedule Equipment Safety 51

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Safety must be the foundation of every activity in your organization, because not only is it the keystone of productivity and profitability, but a responsibility for which you are expressly liable. The guarantee of a safe workplace was originally granted by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970.

Liability 48

Liability Safety Employment OSHA 48

Safety Services Company

JULY 24, 2013

OSHA is directing its efforts toward enforcing a standard in which employers nationwide will be required to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). Not really — the average injury rates for employers after a citation dropped by 20% over the next two years. What will the standard mean for businesses?

OSHA 48

OSHA Injury California Safety 48

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Safety risks can include injuries, fatalities, and illnesses brought upon by employee negligence, equipment failure, weather, or other external factors. This might mean that the project ran too long or the workers didn’t get the compensation they were promised. Increased Profits. AS AN EMPLOYER, HOW CAN YOU MANAGE ALL THE RISKS?

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Safety risks can include injuries, fatalities, and illnesses brought upon by employee negligence, equipment failure, weather, or other external factors. . This might mean that the project ran too long or the workers didn’t get the compensation they were promised. . Increased Profits.

Risk 62

Risk Management Construction Safety 62

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

The idea was you would do all the work they would get half the profits and you politely refused, or not? Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - If you do not setup your corporation correctly the profit or loss from your business will be passed through to the owners as normal income. 20% Of The Contractors Earn And Keep 80% Of The Profits.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Indemnity clauses could make you financially responsible for bodily injury and property damage claims caused by customer negligence.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

You do all the work they get half the profits and you politely refuse. Tax Advantages For LLC or a Sub S - The profit or loss from your business is passed through to the owners as normal income. Indemnity clauses could make you financially responsible for bodily injury and property damage claims caused by customer negligence.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48