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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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Insurance is one part of a strategy to keep your carpentry business financially healthy. You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. .

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What is Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and How Does it Impact Prequalification?

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Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. Lowering your EMR is important, as you can greatly reduce the amount you pay for workers’ compensation coverage. Your company has filed one or more workers’ compensation claims. you will pay about 20% more for insurance. Calculating EMR.

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

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By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . Electrocution.

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$1 Billion a Week Spent on Serious but Nonfatal Injuries in U.S. Workplaces

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Each year, the Research Institute produces the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index , which ranks the leading causes of serious, nonfatal work-related injuries in terms of direct workers compensation costs. The Index is based on information from Liberty Mutual Insurance, the U.S.

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$1 Billion a Week Spent on Serious but Non-Fatal Injuries in U.S. Workplaces

Construction Equipment

Each year, the Research Institute produces the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index , which ranks the leading causes of serious, nonfatal work-related injuries in terms of direct workers compensation costs. The Index is based on information from Liberty Mutual Insurance, the U.S.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. Construction Safety. Industry Statistics. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Some project managers tend to think of safety in the workplace as one of those things that we do “when we get a chance.” STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |.

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Supplier Vetting & Compliance

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Improve internal safety. Safety programs are audited by skilled safety professionals. Insurance Certificates. Owner-clients will provide their insurance requirements. Owner-clients will provide their insurance requirements. Written Safety Programs . Data tracking. Necessary Documentation.

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