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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

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In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Common jobsite safety risks. Make safety a priority.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . Struck-by accidents. Electrocution.

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What is Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and How Does it Impact Prequalification?

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Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. When this happens, your insurer raises your insurance premium to mitigate risk. When figuring the EMR, insurance analysts review the claims history of companies in specific industries. you will pay about 20% more for insurance.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg.

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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

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courts have never addressed a pandemic like SARS-CoV-2 (the current designation for what had been the Novel Coronavirus 2019). It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety.

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