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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. A certified crane operator’s expertise can lead to smoother operations, faster project completion, and improved productivity. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY

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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. Keep in mind that many liability lawsuits have arisen from negligence occurring after training; formal initial training is not enough.

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Are Limitation-of-Liability Clauses Used Fairly?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis Limitation-of-liability clauses have become popular among engineering professionals. These clauses state that the engineer’s liability to the client or any other party relying on the engineer’s work product is limited to the amount of the engineer’s fee or a stipulated amount, whichever is greater.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

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It ensures that the involved parties meet quality standards and maintain consistency and reliability of products and services. Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. So, suppose the business hires an unlicensed and non-compliant contractor.

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PFOA Contamination is Found in 49 States

Green Building Law Update

Adverse health impacts from PFOA are being policed by the marketplace and enforced by the rule of law through these common law state tort liability suits. producer to for the first time share all documentation related to PFOA. And many more people are expected to seek judicial redress in the coming years. has been cut dramatically.

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

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Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. When do I need to provide a COI?

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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

The recommendation here is that in an environment of strict liability hazardous substance laws, from CERCLA and its state counterparts to local lead based paint codes, attorneys should be contracting with those undertaking hazardous substance investigations and the like. And it may be much more than that.