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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. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris. Violations of safety rules can lead to workplace accidents.

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Can Social Media Help Save Lives?

Constructonomics

Accidents happen all over the world and if the accident happens to a minority or or a person not considered important then people, wrongly, do not seem to care. In Myanmar there was a construction accident that killed two and injured 18. Normally, an accident such as that would be swept under the carpet and ignored.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

Work Gearz

Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. Accidents and impacts. The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. This guest post was contributed by Joseph A. Significant Savings.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. 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. “A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses.”

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

OSHA’s record-keeping regulations do not set forth any specific time frame for employees to report work-related injuries or illnesses. or a state workers’ compensation system. Nevertheless, OSHA will closely scrutinize employer policies that require “immediate” reporting of workplace injuries or illnesses. .”

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. To receive abatement for any or all of these taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation.

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