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5 Critical Factors of Effective Loss Control

Construction Business Owner

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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Axed Ilke Homes staff plan legal claims

Construction Enquirer

Staff hit by the collapse of Ilke Homes are planning to take legal action over claims that it failed to properly consult staff before making them redundant. More than 80 former staff have already instructed specialist employment lawyers at Aticus Law to investigate concerns around how the redundancy process was managed.

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How Industry Leaders Are Trying to Recruit a New Generation of Workers

Pro Builder

Construction employment carries with it a perception that the work does not pay well or is more likely to be affected by an economic downturn than other fields. These fears are not entirely unfounded, said Priya Kapila, compensation practice leader at FMI Corp.,

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

Safety Services Company

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. However, when in doubt, it is recommended that a company representative consult an expert or call their local OSHA office. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms.

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Why Some Job Order Contracts Fail

Job Order Contracting

JOC project managers also must make certain that all participants are clear on what roles each person has to play, and how each person’s contributions to the project will evaluated and/or compensated. Consultants can assist in this progress, however, consultants should not be solely responsible for a JOC program.

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BC Adopts New Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policies

Safety Services Company

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. The responsibilities of employer, employee and supervisor are detailed below. These new requirements are now in effect.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

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. When should an employee report a workplace injury to their employer? WILG president talks workplace injuries.

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