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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

But first, it is important to understand that every case is unique, and you should always consult with a qualified construction accident injury attorney to get specific advice about your situation. Contributory negligence This defense says that you were partially to blame for your injuries.

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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

Lessons in Defensive Driving. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, we’re going to close out the month by covering the ins and outs of defensive driving. From a business standpoint, integrating key elements of defensive driving safely into your safety culture will help your bottom line.

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Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

Lessons in Defensive Driving. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, we’re going to close out the month by covering the ins and outs of defensive driving. From a business standpoint, integrating key elements of defensive driving safely into your safety culture will help your bottom line.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

Levelset

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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Exactly How Does a Safety Manual Protect Your Company In an Inspection?

Safety Services Company

In legal terms you have “negating defenses” and “affirmative defenses” to argue any possible citations. The negating defense is simply arguing that that an allegation wasn’t a violation or it didn’t happen. More interestingly there is an affirmative defense, which admits the violation occurred but provides a justification.

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ANSI B11 and risk assessment: The best kept secret in safety

FDR Safety

Importantly, RA (especially Task Based Risk Assessment) is a powerful offensive and defensive tool to ward off potential OSHA citations. Accident Prevention' Risk assessment, or RA for short, will guide you in the application of feasible risk reduction controls. Are you ready to unlock the “best kept secret” in safety?

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

Levelset

Not all accidents that happen on jobs are large-scale and catastrophic. Commercial auto insurance: Much like your personal auto insurance, business auto policies offer coverage for accidents with other parties or damage incurred to your vehicles from events such as hailstorms, for instance. Protecting your property. The next step.