Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. Covers contractors against accidents, property damage, and in some cases, libel. Typically, builder’s risk insurance is purchased by general contractors.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2024

So, with falls being a fear for contractors, initiatives like National Ladder Safety Month are vital. In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Your full attention is crucial for safety.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

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. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? How Accidents Happen Due To Falling Debris.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses. Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. What Is Snow Removal Insurance? Number Of Workers. Conclusion.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

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. Unfortunately, some contractors assume they have enough coverage for their construction jobs. These hefty costs can sink your business if you aren’t insured.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2022

They can lead to accidents or injuries. Some construction injuries happen because of ignorance or lack of knowledge among your workers. Contractors will likely use various chemicals in the course of their construction project. These are clothes or equipment that protect workers’ bodies from injuries. .

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A COI provides evidence of in-force specialty contractor’s insurance.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

A Laing O’Rourke worker has died following an accident at the new Everton stadium construction site on Monday. His colleagues have been told to leave the £500m Bramley Moore Dock site where work by main contractor O’Rourke has been suspended until further notice.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2017

The Associated General Contractors of America surveyed more than 700 contractors during March and April and found 44 percent of the contractors had experienced vehicle crashes into their construction sites in 2016. Half of those reported an injury, and 13 percent said the accident resulted in a fatality.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

One of the best ways to prevent these safety hazards is through preparation, which can be done by educating your contractors through the prequalification process , which we will discuss below. Regulatory or Safety Compliance Companies must choose safe, reliable, and compliant contractors to mitigate problems.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. That is why it’s important to have a General Contractor like Wolgast Corporation on your team.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Henry Construction was originally the main contractor on the job to build 19 apartments above commercial premises on the high street. Henry had previously been fined £234,000 for an accident at the site in March 2021 after a demolition worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a platform.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hiring clients look at multiple factors before choosing a contractor: are they safe, reliable, and compliant — just to name a few. Roughly 738,281 contractor companies in the U.S. What is the Contractor Prequalification Process? Hiring clients need assurance about contractors’ certification, practices, and qualifications.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

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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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

There should be a detailed safety training program in place to prevent jobsite accidents, which then inherently lowers workers’ compensation costs. Some incidents cannot be prevented, such as accidents that even builders with a safety-first mentality encounter. When that happens, there should be another plan in place.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accidents happen, especially in construction. General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? Luckily, that’s what insurance is for, right?

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Construction contractors and developers in New York state face $3 billion more in costs and 667 more accidents per year because of a state law that holds builders solely liable for such accidents, according to a study commissioned by the New York Civil Justice Institute.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

They have collected data from years 2014-2021 and have determined that there is an average of 60 vehicle/building impacts daily, 500 deaths annually, and 4,000 injuries each year. The main cause of these accidents are operator error, happening 20% of the time. Structural damage makes the building unsafe for any occupants.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Any contractor may encounter several difficulties in terms of keeping such materials safe. Once the materials have been successfully transported, the contractors may then confirm the delivery. This is due to the possibility of injuries and accidents resulting from poorly handled and stored items. The Bottom Line.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The life of a contractor is a hectic one with most of the time spent on a jobsite — and a lot of places in between. As a contractor, you likely have a considerable amount of money sunk into tools of the trade. So, the list of contractors requiring this coverage is quite extensive. Equipment floater vs. installation floater.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Mistakes and accidents happen, and some of those issues can be extremely expensive. Whether a third party gets hurt around the job site or the contractor causes property damage, someone needs to pay to make things right. Can the property owner file a claim, or does the contractor need to submit it? Let’s take a look.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 1, 2021

Seeing a Work Site Through an Injury. And you may be signing up to witness firsthand, or at least be present in the aftermath, some sort of workplace incident, maybe involving injury or worse. Navigating an Injury. Partner with your vendors and contractors, whether they’re sub contractors or general contractors.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

These forms are not perfect and not the best for all construction contractors. A lot of our contractor clients have needed an Accident Prevention Program to include with their bid submittal package and some of them have found this resource useful. Contractors make decisions based upon the reports they are given.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Not all accidents that happen on jobs are large-scale and catastrophic. Which types of policies are available to electrical contractors? General liability may help pay for the cost of repair. .

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 10, 2016

After years of successful work in limiting injuries, big industrial owners and contractors are recognizing the need to shift more effort to the stubbornly persistent problem of fatalities.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

It provides a collaborative way for contractors, architects, surveyors, and engineers to work together and lessen unnecessary costs. These advancements in technology will significantly minimize construction injuries and lead to more spectacular civil engineering structures. Four Future Changing Trends. Building Information Modeling.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster. Time management A lot of stakeholders perceive time constraints as among the biggest issues that result in defective designs, high rates of accidents, and loss in revenue.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

It is also clear that contractors are making more use of modern technology at construction sites. The technological progress has not only enhanced efficiency and quality, but it is poised to reduce the occurrence of fatal accidents at construction sites as well. Author Bio: David B. Lever, founded the law firm, David B.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

When determining the objectives and key results for the year ahead, general contractors and subcontractors must think of their own goals and constraints, and take into account the challenges and issues that affect the sector as a whole. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021.

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