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Welder Awarded $1 Million After Falling From Scaffolding

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A welder who was injured in a 2010 oil rig construction accident was awarded $1 million, reports the Daily Journal of Commerce. According to the Daily Journal , Charles Pamplin was one of hundreds of workers hired to work on a BP oil rig that would be sent via ship to Alaska. The Houma, La.,

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10 Best Insurance Companies for Construction Businesses

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The Hartford does not provide coverage in Alaska, Hawaii, or New Jersey. Hiscox is not available in Alaska. General liability insurance protects businesses from loss due to theft, accidents, vandalism, third-party injuries, and legal actions. You can get a price quote online, and bundle coverage as needed. Get a quote.

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5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

Often, many teams are under the impression that jobsite accidents won’t happen to them — it’s something that happens to someone else. By sharing stories of accidents happening to other, real people, it can move the conversation in a way so teams recognize that accidents can happen — even to them. Promote to rotator No.

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Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite

Construction Business Owner

million work-related deaths and 374 million non-fatal workplace accidents occur every year. How effective contractor management saves time, money & lives. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:42. Occupational hazards exact high fiscal and social costs. Globally, 2.78 The construction industry had the largest amount of fatalities, with 1,008 in 2020.

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Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations

Construction Business Owner

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 13:29. Every employer must provide adequate access to first aid and medical services, but your specific requirements depend on a variety of factors. First Name.

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Know Your First Aid Obligations

Construction Business Owner

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Know Your First Aid Obligations. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 13:29. Every employer must provide adequate access to first aid and medical services, but your specific requirements depend on a variety of factors. First Name.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Tucson International Airport is served by six commercial carriers: Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways with nonstop service to 14 cities. And by using the waterways instead of the highways, it is much safer for people on the roads and for the environment from accidents and spills.