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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Injury OSHA Safety Employment 120

Green Industry Professionals

MARCH 12, 2018

The plaintiffs claim the lawn mower had inadequate warnings and instructions, preventing the avoidance of injury.

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Injury Claims 68

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In most cases, that’s what insurance is for, and the contractor will typically initiate a claim against their policy to take care of it. But who can actually file a claim against the contractor’s insurance? Can the property owner file a claim, or does the contractor need to submit it?

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Insurance Claims Liability Accidents 52

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position.

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United States Accidents OSHA Injury 226

Construction Business Owner

JULY 23, 2014

According to a study by the Center for Construction Research and Training, construction workers who work at least 45 years on the job have a 75 percent likelihood of experiencing a disabling injury, and their chances of dying on the job are 1 in 200. Construction industry employees of varying experience levels are vulnerable to injuries.

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Risk Claims Injury Construction 160

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position.

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United States Accidents OSHA Injury 209

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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Site Injury Construction Safety 156

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2013

By Scott Turner A state supreme court has ruled that a general liability policy’s contractual liability coverage did not cover the bodily injury claim of a general partner of the contractor policyholder because he was not a “third party” as required in the policy for that coverage.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims. Companies can refer to their insurance carriers and agents or broker partners who employ consultants specializing in worker safety and injury prevention.

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Injury Compensation Claims Insurance 166

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Workers’ compensation insurance pays for occupational injury and illness; that’s why you buy the insurance. In addition, if your company is large enough to have an experience modification, every claim will affect your mod factor and directly impact your costs.' Oftentimes, it is an employer’s single most expensive line of coverage.

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Compensation Insurance Management Injury 260

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

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? This type of coverage will protect your company from various liabilities , including injury claims, and cover medical expenses.

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Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. This despite the fact that there is no hard evidence to support such claims. At first glance, these do not appear to be new obligations.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 13, 2015

According to Washington state occupational date, workplace injuries at the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project in Seattle, Wash. are approaching $1 million in workers’ compensation claims. The state workers'' compensation program had paid $733,265 in claims as of Jan.

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Seattle Claims Compensation Injury 48

Construction Dive

MARCH 11, 2019

A Department of Labor lawsuit alleges Boston-based Tara Construction facilitated an employee's immigration detention after an injury he reported sparked an OSHA investigation.

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Boston Claims OSHA Injury 71

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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Liability Legal Claims Insurance 293

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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Injury Compensation Insurance Employment 49

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.”. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

A fact sheet recently released by the Parkland Institute, a non-partisan public policy re search institute in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, states that the Alberta Government is understating the numbers of workplace injuries that occur each year.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Deadly workplace injuries for women dominated by transportation, violence. Department of Labor released its 2011 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries recently, and while workplace deaths were down, the data presents some interesting reminders about workplace safety and workplace violence especially as related to gender and family.

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Injury Transportation Safety Statistics 60

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2024

“An agreement to arbitrate may be unenforceable if pursuing a claim in arbitration is so cost prohibitive that it prevents a party from vindicating its rights.” In Lennar a homeowner sued his builder for personal injuries that he blamed on a construction defect, seeking in excess of $1,000,000 in damages. ” Id.

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Agreement New Hampshire Texas Claims 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Guest Blogger : Patti McQuinn, Massage Therapist, Luna Massage Therapy She is a provider for many insurance companies such as Aetna, Premera and Regence, plus auto accidents and Workman''s Comprehension (L&I) claims. Repetitive stress injury. Repetitive stress injuries can be prevented and minimized. About the Author.

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Injury Accidents Insurance Schedule 49

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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Liability Commercial Claims Insurance 177

BD+C

MAY 15, 2014

The improved economy has boosted construction starts, but a shortage of experienced trade workers has led to more on-the-job injuries and construction defects, says Doug Cauti, senior vice president and chief underwriting officer of Liberty Mutual’s construction practice.

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Claims Injury Regulation Construction 79

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. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. A plumbing contractor’s insurance policy covers claims for property damage, but it may also help defend against lawsuits resulting from a work-related incident. Worker injury. How do I get plumbing insurance?

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Insurance Liability Injury Compensation 52

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Notice of Claims. In a transportation case involving a personal injury, Department of Transportation v. The plaintiff claimed that GDOT’s improper maintenance of the roadway led to an accumulation of water, which caused his truck to hydroplane into a tree, severely injuring him. The Green Card.

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Green Georgia Claims Transportation 77

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

First-party insurance Third-party insurance Definition First-party insurance provides reimbursement to the insured individual or business for covered claims during the coverage period. The roofer’s general liability insurance covers claims related to injuries related to the customer’s fall. Third-party insurance examples.

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Insurance Liability Compensation Claims 52

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 21, 2020

Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. Your company has filed one or more workers’ compensation claims. When figuring the EMR, insurance analysts review the claims history of companies in specific industries. Across the board, the industry average for EMRs stands at 1.0.

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Insurance Compensation Injury Claims 62

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

They have collected data from years 2014-2021 and have determined that there is an average of 60 vehicle/building impacts daily, 500 deaths annually, and 4,000 injuries each year. The emergency response report is also useful in your insurance claim for timing and dates.

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Insurance Claims Safety Michigan 107

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. General liability insurance.

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Liability Insurance Claims Legal 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. A plumber could leave a line uncapped causing water damage, or a roofer could drop plywood on a worker below, causing injury. How long should I keep my COI?

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Builder’s risk insurance, typically used by general contractors, covers property damage to a building under construction, while general liability insurance covers costs associated with third-party injuries or property damage caused by contractors. . Construction is a risky industry, and costly or harmful accidents can occur on a jobsite.

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Liability Risk Insurance Contractors 52

Construction Test

APRIL 28, 2020

But as Miss Ashwick was having photographs taken of her injuries, Burgess posted two messages on Facebook blaming her for the attack, saying: ”I can’t make everyone listen to me but it’s not all me remember that and she made me go like that b *.” I have seen the injuries and they are quite appalling.

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Constructonomics

AUGUST 28, 2018

Defective equipment will lead to serious injuries or fatalities, apart from causing system, structural and electrical failures. You don’t want to provide an unsafe working environment and you definitely wouldn’t want to be held liable for any employee injuries caused by faulty equipment.

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Equipment Construction Accidents Injury 188

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Unlike general liability insurance — which protects contractors when their work leads to bodily injury or property damage — professional liability offers coverage in situations when their work causes another party to lose money. Professional liability insurance protects against claims related to professional negligence.

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Liability Insurance Injury Contract 52

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. The indirect costs are nearly identical to those associated with on-the-job injuries.

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