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Understanding Risk on the Road

Construction Business Owner

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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Risk on the Road

Construction Business Owner

Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

Construction Marketing

Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Roofing contractors are often at the top of a building, making them more susceptible to accidents.

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22 Construction Workers Injured Following Crane Accident on Austin, TX Jobsite

Construction Junkie

Two cranes collided at a jobsite in Austin, Texas on Thursday morning causing panic on the jobsite and resulting in 22 injuries, 16 of which were transported to the hospital. The good news is that none of the injuries are believed to be life threatening. ATCEMS PIO responding to the incident for media briefing.

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

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.

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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

Construction Marketing

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. Likewise, other jobs leave workers more exposed to accidents than others.

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

Hence, try to consider if you’ll need trucks, carts, hoists, dollies, or forklifts in handling or transporting materials. 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.

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