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How to Receive Compensation After Construction Site Accident or Disease

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The building and construction industry is considered one of the most dangerous industries globally. There are several regulations in place on … How to Receive Compensation After Construction Site Accident or Disease Read More ยป The hazard and health risks are enormous for workers.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

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Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Roofing contractors are often at the top of a building, making them more susceptible to accidents. Cyber Insurance.

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4 Things You Need To Know About Snow Removal Insurance

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And in case of physical harm to your workers or damage to your customers’ property, your snow removal insurance can compensate for the needed expenses. . The reason is that if the provider doesnโ€™t have any policy, the client will be held responsible for the accidents and alleged mishaps occurring because of the companyโ€™s fault.

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Louisiana Contractors โ€“ Workers Compensation Insurance

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Back in 2009 this blog reported on the very topic of Workers Compensation insurance, stating that 1 and 5 businesses are breaking workers compensation laws. In my everyday practice, I feel like the trend is still prevalent in the construction industry.

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

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OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isnโ€™t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. Even one OSHA recordable can put a companyโ€™s TRIR above the industry average.

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Empowering the workforce through digital transformation

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Behind this optimism, however, are labour shortages and a widespread perception of the construction industry as โ€˜behind the timesโ€™ which has resulted in a dearth of available digital talent. These cultural issues are a hindrance to the industryโ€™s capacity to efficiently and effectively carry out work projects.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. Final Thoughts.

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