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How to Receive Compensation After Construction Site Accident or Disease

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

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

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Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Or a company might report every accident, recordable or not, in an effort to avoid an OSHA fine.

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Keeping current on drug and alcohol testing rules

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It is no secret that drug and alcohol abuse are among the biggest causes of workplace accidents. In fact, among companies that initiated drug testing, there was a 50 percent reduction in the number of organizations reporting high workers’ compensation incidence rates, according to a 2011 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management.

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Can Social Media Help Save Lives?

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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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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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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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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

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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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California Increases Enforcement of Roofing Safety Standards

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According to data released by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, there were 367 roofing-related falls from scaffolds, ladders, elevations, and into openings such as skylights in California from 2008-2010. These preventable accidents resulted in total indemnity and medical costs of over $70 million.