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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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#99:  General Contractors' OSHA Liability for Subcontractors' Violations

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19-0593 (OSHRC March 8, 2021), a general contractor on a residential roofing contract entered into a subcontract that allocated safety responsibility to the installing sub and specified that the GC “cannot reasonably be expected to prevent, detect or abate violative conditions by reason of its limited role on the project.”

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages.

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What Is an Installation Floater?

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” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. But, different rules apply for materials destined for installation and stored either on or away from the building site. Learn more – Builder’s Risk vs. General Liability for Contractors: What’s the Difference?

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Gary Hill, executive director of the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI) based in Raleigh, N.C. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents. John Caulfield, senior contributing editor.

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#70:  Owner and GC Tort Duties to Subcontractor Employees

NH Construction Law

It is commonplace for subcontractors to promise to provide for the safety of their employees, and for general contractors to promise the owner that they will maintain site safety as well. Who is liable for injuries to the sub’s employees in such cases? The recent case of Grady v. Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Co. ,

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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