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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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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

Safety Services Company

The lower the EMR of a business, the lower their worker compensation insurance premiums will be. it means the company has had to pay for one or more worker compensation claims. To lessen the insurance company’s risk, they raise the worker compensation premiums. Download OSHA 300 Quick Reference Guide. An EMR of 1.0

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May 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Safety tips: When you know better, but don’t do better. Safety tips: When you know better, but don’t do better. Why do well-trained individuals intentionally ignore safety procedures, putting themselves and others in danger? We are often motivated to follow safety rules to avoid repercussions from supervisors.

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

Safety Services Company

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. Safety incidents tend to be associated with unsafe work practices. Electrical workers accounted for 14% of all occupational fatalities between 2008 and 2012.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Some refer to these risks as "known-unknowns" because the estimator is aware of them, and based on past experience, can even estimate their probable costs. The estimated costs of the known-unknowns is referred to by cost estimators as cost contingency. RSMeans refers to this as, "Price the quantities." Example: Wage rate is 10.00/hour,

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.

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Supplier Vetting & Compliance

Safety Services Company

Improve internal safety. Safety programs are audited by skilled safety professionals. Written Safety Programs . The prequalification firm will review your company’s written health and safety program for conformance with OSHA regulatory and owner-client standards. PEC Premier®. Veriforce®. Data tracking.

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