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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. It also helps minimize accidents and uphold professionalism within the construction industry. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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#99:  General Contractors' OSHA Liability for Subcontractors' Violations

NH Construction Law

And if a GC eschews them completely in an ostrich-like efforts to avoid becoming a “controlling employer,” but is unsuccessful, its liability for subcontractor safety violations is virtually guaranteed. The very act of implementing such measures makes its “controlling employer” status virtually assured.

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Injury-liability law responsible for higher construction insurance cost in New York

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Construction contractors and developers in New York state face $3 billion more in costs and 667 more accidents per year because of a state law that holds builders solely liable for such accidents, according to a study commissioned by the New York Civil Justice Institute.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

In the case of catastrophic accidents, including fatalities or accidents resulting in multiple serious injuries, special care must be taken when it comes to the designation of company representatives. An effective company representative is essential to the company’s success in minimizing OSHA liability.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Falls are the most common jobsite accidents. Simply, liability for injuries and fatalities extends to the builder under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy, notes Edwin G. Foulke Jr.,

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Construction quality management 101: Everything you should know

Lets Build

As such, you must define quality procedures to ensure a smooth transition from planning, commissioning, and execution to completion. This helps to mitigate potential risks and liabilities, safeguarding the well-being of workers and minimising the likelihood of accidents or injuries.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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