Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

An insurance policy rarely meets every contractor’s needs out of the box. One of the most common endorsements you’ll likely encounter involves additional insured (AI) parties. While it may sound unusual, adding additional insureds is common and extends benefits both to you as a policyholder – and the party being named on the policy.

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FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

2023 was a year of resilience, pressure, and economic uncertainty for our industry. Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status. To receive it, talk to your workers comp insurance carrier. Naturally, many contractors (like you!)

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Two of the most common insurance policies that contractors have are builder’s risk and general liability, which serve very different purposes. What is builder’s risk insurance?

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Your Preferred Industry and Business Strategy Your hiring client will dictate which platform is required and may choose a particular one based on the industry you are in. These can relate to your insurance, financial stability, safety records, etc.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 21, 2020

The experience modification rate or EMR strongly impacts a large spectrum of industries. Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. Across the board, the industry average for EMRs stands at 1.0. When this happens, your insurer raises your insurance premium to mitigate risk.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Adhere to industry guidelines. Providing adequate safety gear.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. What is TRIR?

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to protecting your contracting business from claims and lawsuits, it can be tough to know what type of insurance you should purchase. Liability insurance protects your business against claims for damages caused by you and your workers, if you have any. What are general liability and professional liability insurance?

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Hiring contractor management services will help you address requirements across various industries. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®). Failing to meet their prequalification criteria will result in feedback and possible training to enhance safety and meet industry standards.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Prequalification can ensure contractors are capable, insured, and able to meet all the complex safety and performance requirements. Contractors are required to provide documentation such as: Financial statements Insurance certificates Safety plans Licensing information Training logs And more! Studies show that 3.6% on training.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies have been the source of much controversy in the construction industry. The policies insure against personal injury or property damage caused by an occurrence during the contractor’s performance of the work. ” Read more.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Home builders, electrical manufacturers and fire safety experts are on the front line in implementing solutions that can avoid costly damage and prevent injuries and deaths. These devices help prevent injuries and deaths and have potential to virtually eliminate damage to homes,” said Kevin Arnold, P.E. Fire Administration (USFA). .

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction is a risky business by almost any measure: It not only has one of the highest business failure rates of any industry, but construction work also sits atop the list of the most dangerous jobs. In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2018

You should never attempt to install or repair an industrial roof on your own. Insurance Cover is Crucial. You should protect your interests by confirming whether the commercial contractor you intend to hire is covered by insurance. This is because they are more complex than residential roofs. Experience.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

If a contractor’s work fails after a project is complete, completed operations insurance can help cover some of the expenses. It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 24, 2020

.” It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2019

You can also consult building contractors because they interact more often with plumbers in their industry. Consider Insurance and License. Besides that, if they are insured, you can be sure they will not become a liability in case they suffer an injury in the process of doing their job. Price and Warranty.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. Adopt site preparation strategies to prevent injuries. No doubt, construction is a risky business. Key Takeaways.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 John Caulfield, senior contributing editor.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. Among the reasons: G4S had reduced the risk of injury to bank guards by training them to avoid engaging with criminals. That assessment found that bullet proof vests were not required for bank guards.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . of all deaths in the construction industry. . Struck-by accidents.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Your EMR is the number insurance carriers look at when determining what you’ll pay for a Workers’ Compensation premium. It reflects your company’s past injury and illness incidents and lets the insurance carrier calculate future risk. Let’s look at an example: A company operating in the manufacturing industry has an EMR of 1.10.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

INSURANCE |. Industry News. Industry Statistics. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. This, after all, is the foundation of the insurance industry. So what do construction and insurance companies have in common?

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2015

The latest edition of the annual Injury Facts book published by the National Safety Council is out, and while company CEOs and safety directors might not take the time to read all 210 pages, there is one set of statistics worth special attention. FDRsafety names three regional business managers. Join Our Mailing List. By Fred Rine.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. Workers’ compensation insurance.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

INSURANCE |. Industry News. Industry Statistics. I had the opportunity to do some work outside the construction industry a few weeks ago in which I toured a manufacturing plant with an ergonomist. This started me thinking back to the construction industry and how we struggle with this very issue. STRATEGY |.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

INSURANCE |. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management. Green Building.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. EMR is a value calculated by insurance carriers and is an indication of Worker’s Compensation claims history. RIR describes the rate of employees per 100 full-time employees that have been involved in a recordable injury or illness. .

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It’s difficult to say exactly where those dollars come from because of variables like total investment, type of injury, number of employees trained, and that it make take time before you see the return. To get an idea of how ROI works, it’s important to start by inspecting the actual cost of an injury. million to nearly $3 million.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 13, 2014

Citing the amount of time consumed filling accident reports on non-injury accidents (estimated at 250 hours a week); there are a number of cities where police have decided not to respond to non-injury traffic accidents. Find out about injuries – Check yourself and others to make sure that no one is injured.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. Their figures show temporary workers face a greater risk of injury, 36 to 72 percent depending on the states with publicly available records.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Over my legal career, I have handled a significant amount of workers' compensation disputes, representing injured employees, defending employers and insurance carriers, and even a few years working for an appellate judge that addressed workers' compensation appeals. The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. Why the increase?

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