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Additional Insured Endorsements & How They Work in Construction

Levelset

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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Insurance for HVAC Contractors: What It Covers and Why You Need It

Levelset

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors must protect their business property while reducing the odds that a job-related accident or injury could financially harm their business. HVAC contractor insurance is the primary way to help protect your financial interest if things go wrong on the job.

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5 Critical Factors of Effective Loss Control

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Companies can refer to their insurance carriers and agents or broker partners who employ consultants specializing in worker safety and injury prevention. There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims.

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

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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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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

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The Importance of Prequalification and Contractor Management Prequalification refers to the process of assessing and evaluating potential contractors or subcontractors before awarding them a project. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®).

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4 Tips for Hiring a Reputable Plumbing Contractor

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Since plumbing problems are prevalent in almost every home, your buddies and relatives should be able to refer you to a plumbing contractor that they trust. 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.

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How to Successfully Plan the Risks Going Into a Construction Project

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Adopt site preparation strategies to prevent injuries. On the other hand, active acceptance of risks refers to the opposite. Sam Meenasian is the Operations Director of USA Business Insurance and BISU Insurance and an expert in commercial lines insurance products. According to OSHA, one in five deaths among U.S.

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