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4 Things You Need To Know About Snow Removal Insurance

Construction Marketing

Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. Usually, more business means more liability risks.

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9 Types of Insurance You Need to Protect Your Contractor Business

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As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. 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? Builders Risk Insurance.

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

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A recently released report from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) states that electricity-related deaths in Ontario declined 38 per cent the past five years. Despite the positive trend, the organization cautioned that too many Ontarians — especially electrical workers —are dying from electrical accidents.

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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Lift heavy objects slowly and smoothly, as jerky movements can cause muscle injuries.

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First-Party vs. Third-Party Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Levelset

First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business, whereas third-party insurance provides reimbursement to another party when the insured person or business is liable for damages. First-party insurance provides compensation directly to the insured individual or business.

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

Levelset

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

Levelset

This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Which types of policies are available to electrical contractors? General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite.