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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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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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Additional Insured Status: Playing the Speak-Out Game on a Construction Project

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In that case, the contractor and subcontractor (and their insurance carriers) were pointing the finger at each other for injuries sustained by an employee of the subcontractor. The subcontract also required the subcontractor to include the contractor as an “Additional Insured” on its policy.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. This standard ( 1926.100 ) requires all employees to wear head protection anytime there is a risk of head injury from “impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.”

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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. Each field of subcontracting work has its own area of focus in insurance matters. Worker injury. Business auto policies protect your work vehicle and cover damages or injuries to a third party.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

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Safety risks can include injuries, fatalities, and illnesses brought upon by employee negligence, equipment failure, weather, or other external factors. Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. Mitigate: The heart of mitigating risk is training.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

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Safety risks can include injuries, fatalities, and illnesses brought upon by employee negligence, equipment failure, weather, or other external factors. . Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. Mitigate: T he heart of mitigating risk is training.

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