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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. However, the ability for any management to foresee the thousands of maintenance tasks where a skilled worker must deal with gravity is not practicable nor feasible. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. However, the ability for any management to foresee the thousands of maintenance tasks where a skilled worker must deal with gravity is not practicable nor feasible. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. General liability insurance. Business auto insurance. Workers compensation insurance.

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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. Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. So, suppose the business hires an unlicensed and non-compliant contractor.

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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, easily resulting in an increased return on investment of more than 9% over conventional building.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

BD+C

Transitioning from physical keys to smart credentials—be it fobs, key cards, PIN code access, or even smartphone digital keys—frees employees from the stress of dealing with lost, stolen, or misplaced keys. These benefits provide additional reassurance to doctors and medical staff who could be protected from potential liability.

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Claims Mitigation During Construction Phase

Construction Dive

Whether you are dealing with a partnering situation or a normal construction project, it is imperative to openly communicate early and often. In reality, in construction, we often stifle communications for fear of liability. The key to successful projects is communicate, communicate, communicate! Bad news delivered late is a disaster!

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