Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries. A lack of sufficient safety training might cause falling debris in the workplace.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. billion a year.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

With all 50 states now in some stage of reopening from coronavirus pandemic closures, many commercial real estate owners are questioning if they can be liable for damages when someone, whether an employee of the business tenant or someone else, claims to have contracted COVID-19 at their building.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The lower the EMR of a business, the lower their worker compensation insurance premiums will be. it means the company has had to pay for one or more worker compensation claims. To lessen the insurance company’s risk, they raise the worker compensation premiums. Our safety advisors are happy to help! An EMR of 1.0

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2015

2009) , the contractor involved in building a 53-mile road around the island of Babeldaob submitted to the Corps a claim for delays and additional costs incurred because of high humidity, rainy weather and moist soils encountered on the project. The government filed a counter-claim alleging fraud and other violations.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Your EMR is the number insurance carriers look at when determining what you’ll pay for a Workers’ Compensation premium. The National Council of Compensation Insurance (NCCI) looks at the national average of claims within a given industry and assigns that average the number 1.0. Another company in the same industry has an EMR of.80.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“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.”. Workers compensation insurance. This type of policy only applies if you have employees.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Wyoming adopts two workplace safety measures. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. A Wyoming state commission on Oct.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

On-the-job accidents that result in worker deaths typically make news headlines, but for all the attention that news coverage brings to workplace safety issues, it misses an important point: more than 96 percent of fatal injuries occur outside the workplace. By Fred Rine. CEO, FDRsafety. Contact Fred at frine@fdrsafety.com or 615-370-1730.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. How many safety meetings are held?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. A large claim against your business could have a devastating financial effect that could threaten your livelihood. Insurance is one part of a strategy to keep your carpentry business financially healthy.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

By Bruce Jervis On a public works contract, a “sovereign act” is the ultimate government defense to a contractor claim for additional compensation. The government is acting in the interest of public health or safety. A sovereign act occurs when the public project owner ? the government agency ?

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 24, 2014

Fifteen states already have legislation requiring companies to establish some form of safety management systems, and 10 others encourage companies to develop their own I2P2’s by providing workers’ compensation premium reductions to those that do.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2013

Pennsylvania has revised their unemployment compensation policy. The major changes are that: A driver’s license is no longer required to file a claim. Applicants must report any wage or pension payments that they received for the week(s) that they’re filing for unemployment compensation. It should be dated 4/13.

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Construction Junkie

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Historically, it has been pretty difficult to track who enters a construction site or building and when, which can pose a safety and health risk to your jobsite, especially during a global pandemic. This article has been sponsored by Safe Site Check In. For more information, visit safesitecheckin.com.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 11, 2018

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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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Construction Safety. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

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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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Repeal of certain miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2% floor: Under current law, employees may claim itemized deductions for certain miscellaneous expenses. Thus, under the provision, employees may not claim the above-listed items as itemized deductions for taxable years 2018 through 2025. Work-related education.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. Over time, this leads to injuries, time off work, and workers’ compensation claims. This provides actionable data that’s instantly accessible to the team on the ground and to management and stakeholders remotely.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. A general liability insurance policy protects the policyholder from claims of property damage or bodily injury caused by the contractor or its employees. In some cases, a wrap policy may even include worker’s compensation coverage.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 21, 2016

Anyone who has ever dealt with an OSHA inspection knows that it is very common for OSHA to find fault with even the most comprehensive and protective safety programs. That response can be used against your company not only by OSHA, but also by the injured employee(s) in a workers’ compensation claim or other tort lawsuit.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 23, 2013

The posting referred to as the “Employer Notification of Ombudsman Program to Employees”, provides workers’ compensation claims assistance from the Office of Injured Employee Council (OIEC), to employees injured on the job. A newly updated Texas posting is required to be displayed by employers on September 1, 2013.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 23, 2013

The posting referred to as the “Employer Notification of Ombudsman Program to Employees”, provides workers’ compensation claims assistance from the Office of Injured Employee Council (OIEC), to employees injured on the job. A newly updated Texas posting is required to be displayed by employers on September 1, 2013.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

“The reason for the discrepancy,” says the papers author Bob Barnetson, “is that the only injuries the government discusses in public are the disabling injury claims. The fact sheet highlights that what truly makes a difference in reducing injury rates is direct worker participation in Occupational Health and Safety efforts.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 12, 2016

Cultivate a culture of jobsite safety. Having a track record for operating safe jobsites makes your company more attractive to the best owners, keeps your workers’ compensation mod rate in-check, and decreases the chances you’ll be spending time & money this year defending against claims. Safety first, every day.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Businesses can expect to see a negative impact on productivity and profit as well as an increase in lost-time and workers’ compensation claims, leading to numerous additional hidden costs. Workplaces with strong hearing conservation programs see more productivity and fewer losses through injuries and lost-time claims.

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Mealey’s: What, if any, events had an impact on the global economy that have led to increased filings?

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Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

” The award program is sponsored by the National Council on Compensation Insurance and spotlights organizations for their outstanding approach to workers’ compensation risk mitigation. EMCOR Group presented safety award by CNA. Your comment: *. Related Articles Limbach wins workers comp risk management award.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

” Depending on my mood, I may or may not claim them all. The General Contractor also provides the necessary equipment and materials, provides workers’ compensation insurance, and is responsible for the health and safety of the laborer (and all of the workers on the project).

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

Here’s a list of the “voidable clauses”: Hold harmless clauses Waivers of certain rights and requirements, including the waiver of any Federal, State, or local health, life, safety, or building code requirements Rights under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Right to a trial by jury Confession of judgment clause — which (..)

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

To know which trades value safety, track the state workers’ compensation modification factor for every trade working on your projects. It goes without saying that the suppliers and trades that can keep you on schedule are indispensable to your success. . If you pay attention, you’ll find your safest trades are your best trades.

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