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The Financial Impact of a Workplace Injury

FDR Safety

According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. This total is made up of the medical costs of an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. Indirect Costs. What can you do? Perform Mock OSHA audits.

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The Financial Effects Of A Safe Workplace

FDR Safety

According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. Indirect Costs. What can you do?

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When Trees Sue for their Own Environmental Preservation

Green Building Law Update

The idea that nature can have standing is not new. And we are now seeing that legal doctrine legislatively implemented such that Mother Nature is now a proper person to pursue adjudication. This may be the first time in America that an ecosystem has been given the legal status of a “person.”. Justice William O. Morton, 405 U.S.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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How To Create Effective Safety Signage

FDR Safety

Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury. The sign issues a warning but ultimately parents and children are left to their own best guess as to what might actually cause an injury. Below is my idea of a good safety sign.

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Good Safety Signage

FDR Safety

Other signs suggest that the property owner or organization believes the caution provides some degree of indemnification in the event of an injury. The sign issues a warning but ultimately parents and children are left to their own best guess as to what might actually cause an injury. Below is my idea of a good safety sign.

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What Will Construction Look Like In The Future?

Construction Marketing

The idea of harnessing big data was built on gaining more insights on the sector while making better rational decisions in construction management. These advancements in technology will significantly minimize construction injuries and lead to more spectacular civil engineering structures. Author Bio: David B.