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The compensation survey: How much are you worth (how much should you be paid)

Construction Marketing Ideas

The SMPS compensation survey. Compensation surveys are intriguing resources. I suppose if you are doing great work and are under paid, you could provide the data to your employer and seek a raise. I suppose if you are doing great work and are under paid, you could provide the data to your employer and seek a raise.

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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

FDR Safety

The local evidence may be based on OIS incident data, employer-reported amputations, and workers’ compensation data. FDRsafety has unique expertise to guide employers in tackling setup questions using risk assessment, documenting infeasibility of LOTO and developing an effective Alternative Method to LOTO.

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What You Need To Know Before Hiring Subcontractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

With all the documentation in place, a person could still be classified in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service as an "Employee.". As an employer among your responsibilities are these: Pay workers’ compensation. In Construction, hiring Independent Contractors can get very expensive, very fast! When you hire 1099 contractors.

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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. If a company isn’t sure about recording an incident and decides not to, they can document it in good faith at a later date. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Workers compensation insurance. Employment practices liability. It helps cover legal costs if an employee files a lawsuit related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and breach of employment contract, among other claims. This type of policy only applies if you have employees.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program.

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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

Safety Services Company

Answer: EMR (Experience Modification Rating) is the calculation by insurance firms resulting from the cost of workers’ compensation insurance based on the level of risk. Answer: EMR (Experience Modification Rating) is the calculation by insurance firms resulting from the cost of workers’ compensation insurance based on the level of risk.

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