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#91:  Liability Insurance for a Subcontractor's Defective Work

NH Construction Law

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” The Michigan Supreme Court disagreed, interpreting “accident” as broader than “fortuity.” Vector Construction Co. ,

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#70:  Owner and GC Tort Duties to Subcontractor Employees

NH Construction Law

The New Hampshire Supreme Court disagreed. Frankly, I can’t imagine any jury finding that it would have been; Grady’s accident was not reasonably foreseeable to the owner or the GC.

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5 Ways To Make Jobsite Safety More Engaging For Construction Workers

Construction Business Owner

Often, many teams are under the impression that jobsite accidents won’t happen to them — it’s something that happens to someone else. By sharing stories of accidents happening to other, real people, it can move the conversation in a way so teams recognize that accidents can happen — even to them. Promote to rotator No.

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Are Kamik Boots Good? (Our Experience)

Work Gearz

Now operations are divided between the manufacturing plants in Montreal and in the Littleton, New Hampshire, USA. Rounded toe models protect feet from stubbing and accidents outdoors. Assembly lines in Contrecoeur ended in 1990 and the facility closed in 2004. In 1993, Kamik adapted to embrace sustainable manufacturing.

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Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite

Construction Business Owner

million work-related deaths and 374 million non-fatal workplace accidents occur every year. How effective contractor management saves time, money & lives. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:42. Occupational hazards exact high fiscal and social costs. Globally, 2.78 The construction industry had the largest amount of fatalities, with 1,008 in 2020. .

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Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations

Construction Business Owner

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 13:29. Every employer must provide adequate access to first aid and medical services, but your specific requirements depend on a variety of factors.

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Know Your First Aid Obligations

Construction Business Owner

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Know Your First Aid Obligations. Mon, 08/15/2022 - 13:29. Every employer must provide adequate access to first aid and medical services, but your specific requirements depend on a variety of factors.