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Difference Between Tort and Contract | What Is Tort |  What Is Contract | What Is Contract Law | What Is Tort Law

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A tort , in common law jurisdiction, could be a tort (other than a breach of contract) that causes an applicant to suffer loss or hurt, leading to legal liability for the one that commits the act. It will embrace intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, money losses, injuries, invasion of privacy, and so on.

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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

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In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries. Remember that OSHA’s recordkeeping rules require employers to set up a procedure for employees to report work-related injuries and illnesses.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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The Complexity Of OSHA’s PSM Standard

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The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from the relevant regulatory agencies. Unfortunately, we find that much of this training has no foundation… Let me explain.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. Why a certificate of insurance matters.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. Worker injury. If your business were found responsible for the injury, paying out of pocket for a worker’s medical bills could cause financial harm. . What is plumber’s insurance? Liability for damage.

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What Will Construction Look Like In The Future?

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This will help in accessing more data and properly analyzing it to draw conclusions that are tailor-made for practical building and construction. These advancements in technology will significantly minimize construction injuries and lead to more spectacular civil engineering structures. Author Bio: David B.