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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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Insurance is one part of a strategy to keep your carpentry business financially healthy. You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. .

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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INSURANCE |. Industry Statistics. A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. Industry News.

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

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According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. Many of the accidents stem from oversights that could have been prevented with more vigilance on the job. Struck-by accidents. It’s no secret how dangerous — and unfortunately prevalent — falls are.

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

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in 2020 occurred on construction jobsites, and between 25% and 30% of those deaths were related to home building activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ). Falls are the most common jobsite accidents. Scott Smith, Selective Insurance Group.

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