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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

Construction Marketing

Unfortunately, injuries at construction sites are highly likely. You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Now, let’s look at some of the most common questions about construction site injuries. Are you able to prove that negligence?

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OSHA Penalty & Record Keeping Changes

FDR Safety

It’s rarely enjoyable when citation amounts increase, but in OSHA’s defense, there had not been an adjustment for inflation since 1990 until only a few years ago. These forms, designed for injury and illness reporting, were previously required to be filed annually by all companies. OSHA Penalties Increased Due To Inflation.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Workers compensation insurance.

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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Weil-McLain (Docket No.

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3 Best Gloves for Pad Work

Work Gearz

Gloves will help you drill real boxing movements allowing you to work on both offense and defense simultaneously. While developing your power will have a certain importance, developing your reflexes can be the difference between winning and losing a match and defensive reflexes are a priority. Sparring Gloves or Coach Spar Gloves-.

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Rigger Boots Vs Wellies: What’s The Difference?

Work Gearz

Rigger boots have reportedly received criticism for their lack of ankle support and have even been outlawed on some construction sites. In accordance with their risk assessments and health and safety requirements, they are frequently prohibited on particular construction sites or by particular construction companies.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. However, in confined spaces, not having a stable light source can lead to accidents and injury. According to OSHA, employees have three lines of defense should an emergency occur: SDS.

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