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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. Workers’ compensation This defense says you are not entitled to sue for damages because workers’ compensation insurance covers you.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

Construction Marketing

Unfortunately, a small mistake can lead to serious and costly accidents, especially considering the price of cranes and other heavy machines from the heavy machinery marketplace. For those installing properties using rigging equipment, the complexities of these job sites are even worse. How much does crane and rigging insurance cost?

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Moreover, workers are injured or killed almost yearly by falling objects or equipment. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries.

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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. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Struck-by accidents. Electrocution.

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Hidden hazard in the workplace

FDR Safety

Our guest blogger today is Dan Zarletti, who recently joined FDRsafety as a senior advisor specializing in construction safety, scaffolding and systems safety management. Unfortunately, one “hidden hazard” continues to go little noticed while remaining an underlying cause of work related accidents and material theft.

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WORKPLACE SAFETY

Safety Services Company

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. billion a year.

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Job Safety Analysis (JSA): What It Is and How to Do It

Levelset

Safety is a contractor’s number one priority. A job safety analysis, also called a JSA, identifies potentially hazardous tasks and provides controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards. What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? What is a job safety analysis (JSA)? Who is responsible for completing a JSA form?

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