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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

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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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The statute of repose (similar to a statute of limitations) expired by 1982, extinguishing any liability by Sverdrup. This effectively wiped out the existing statute of repose and revived Sverdrups liability.

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California Imposes Additional Liability on Architects

Construction Lawyer

Plaintiff alleged that negligent architectural design work performed by these defendants resulted in several defects, including extensive water infiltration, inadequate fire separations, structural cracks, and other safety hazards. The court reviewed prior cases, including Biakanja v.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund,” covers improper disposal or intent to dispose of hazardous waste. View the list of chemicals subject to CERCLA here. Under 42 U.S.C.

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Third-Party Auditors Helping Connect the Dots of Contractor Verification

Safety Services Company

Third–party prequalification is a rapidly-growing business model providing companies with a convenient way to ensure contractors meet safety, fiscal, and other requirements before being hired to work on a jobsite. Throughout the process, the third-party auditor inspects and validates the documentation uploaded. How the Process Works.

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A LOOK AT THE ROI OF SAFETY

Safety Services Company

As a business, the safety and health of your employees is your top priority. Implementing safety programs and training can be very costly, made more frustrating by the fact that results aren’t immediately visible and can be difficult to quantify. This says nothing of the sales required to compensate for the costs over time.

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