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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

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Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. A majority of construction-related injuries occur due to a lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and gloves. Providing adequate safety gear. Embrace technology.

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What is Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and How Does it Impact Prequalification?

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Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. When this happens, your insurer raises your insurance premium to mitigate risk. The class rate, for example, is higher for ironworkers, as this is a riskier job class than the class rate for a category, such as “accountant.”.

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers that are required to record work-related injuries and illnesses and haven’t posted their summary of those records yet could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers who haven’t posted their injury/illness summaries could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer. Insurance Carriers. Insurance Agents, Brokers, and Services.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. Struck-by accidents.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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ACCOUNTING |. INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Industry Statistics. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. Tags accounting. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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ACCOUNTING |. INSURANCE |. Accounting & Finance. Industry Statistics. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. Tags accounting. accounting software. Construction Accounting Software.