ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2023

National Supreme Court upholds decision that owner Sudbury, Ontario was also liable in death of pedestrian struck by a contractor road grader in 2015.

Liability 68

Liability Site Safety Roads 68

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Such a workplace is achieved through ongoing process and safety training, comprehensive workplace safety programs, effective hazard control installations and initiatives, and the overall fostering of a positive safety culture. The OSH Act covers penalties which can occur a result of safety compliance violations.

Liability 48

Liability Safety Employment OSHA 48

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Safety is not something that can be solved by one person alone. Jason Damm is the Natural Resources Project Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator at Metric Environmental. He shares why it’s important for safety professionals to be humble and to factor in feedback from others when investigating and refining safety plans.

Safety 117

Safety Organization Plans Indiana 117

Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Many hospitals, schools, senior facilities, and commercial buildings install snow and ice melt systems for safety -- and to reduce liability.

Liability 77

Liability Commercial Safety Design 77

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

The impact of the first case shedding light on the likely scope of Remediation Contribution Orders under the Building Safety Act is examined by Doug Wass of Macfarlanes. This story is only available to subscribers to the printed edition of Construction Law. If you have a subscription please log in to read the rest of the story.

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Safety Construction Liability 59

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations.

Legal 108

Legal Contract Discrimination Liability 108

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Traditional contractor-owner relationships “are being rocked” by decision in long-running case related to death of pedestrian struck by road grader on municipal project, says industry group.

Liability 36

Liability Safety Roads Contractors 36

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The post OSHA extends record-keeping liability to five years appeared first on FDRsafety. Review your OSHA 300 Logs for accuracy and completeness at the end of 2016. Prepare and post the OSHA 300A Summary for each establishment in your company by February 1, 2017.

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OSHA Liability Injury Regulation 120

NH Construction Law

MARCH 28, 2021

For many years the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a Multi-Employer Citation Policy , under which more than one employer at a worksite – for example, a general contractor and a subcontractor – can be cited by OSHA for the same hazardous condition. In StormForce of Jacksonville, LLC , No.

Liability 40

Liability OSHA Contractors Employment 40

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Rigging insurance, also known as riggers liability insurance, provides cover against property loss or damage when on the hook of cranes. However, standard commercial general liability insurance policies do not cover properties of third parties that were under your control or custody. How much does crane and rigging insurance cost?

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Insurance Liability Compensation Accidents 167

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

Liability 69

Liability Union OSHA Employment 69

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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Certification Site Accidents OSHA 173

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. What is Contractor Management?

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Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 18, 2018

on safety policies, OSHA and regulatory compliance, contracts, disputes, and all areas where law and construction intersect. “To Last week marked the end of Construction Safety Week 2018 , a combined effort by the Construction Industry Safety (CISI) group and the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) CEO Forum.

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Accidents Liability Safety Florida 48

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

**Safety Services Company is an independently-owned company. Safety Services Company is an independently owned company, specializing in compliance with Third-Party Prequalification Providers. Their resin is used in gears, safety restraint components, medical delivery devices, and even ski bindings!

Safety 48

Safety Organization Liability OSHA 48

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 17, 2021

These insider tips can protect workers and reduce liability. Jobsite Safety. Jobsite Safety. On Horizon TV this week: IBACOS' John Koenig outlines basic best practices for safe scaffolding on the jobsite, from proper guardrails to toe-boards. Watch the full classic interview below. Watch more from HorizonTV here. Construction.

Liability 98

Liability Safety Construction 98

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746. be hazardous?

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Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746. be hazardous?

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Analysis New building control changes have far reaching implications Barry Hembling and Marcus Hensher of Watson Farley & Williams analyse changes introduced this month under the Building Safety Act that fundamentally reform building control, but have attracted little attention.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

A major hike in the expected cost of remediating legacy hire-rise buildings for fire safety in the UK has plunged global construction group Lendlease into the red. He said the liability primarily related to buildings developed by house builder Crosby, acquired by Lendlease in 2005.

Liability 65

Liability Estimating Safety Residential 65

BD+C

APRIL 28, 2023

1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:37 Before considering deluge sprinklers as an alternate to fire resistive assemblies, know the hidden costs, safety liabilities & design limitations. Fire Resistive Assemblies. The REAL Trade-offs.

Liability 52

Liability Safety Design 52

Construction Dive

APRIL 10, 2019

As use of the technology expands, contractors, subs and other stakeholders should heed the safety and liability risks involved, an aviation attorney writes.

Contractors 119

Contractors Liability Risk Safety 119

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. General liability insurance. For example, assume you paint residential structures of all types.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

News Our regular news round up includes a call from insurance companies for pilot projects to find investment models for green infrastructure; failure of another legal challenge to the Stonehenge project; and a warning that the new Building Safety Regulator is looking for a high profile prosecution to make a point.

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Insurance Claims Safety Legal 40

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2016

As United States construction activity heats up, the frequency of crane accidents has also increased, along with the penalties, enforcement actions and liabilities associated with these incidents. So who is responsible for crane safety and the financial consequences created if a loss occurs?

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United States Liability Accidents Safety 120

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

This month’s quiz covers health and safety regulations on the job site. Safety compliance not only helps protect employees, it can reduce liability insurance, help prevent downtime, and help avoid serious fines from H&S inspectors. read more.

Safety 40

Safety Liability Insurance Regulation 40

Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious.

OSHA 59

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began work on an emergency temporary standard (ETS) with new enforceable requirements for employers to protect workers. However, construction firms should maintain awareness of any state or local COVID-19 requirements and implement the appropriate safety measures. Jobsite Safety.

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OSHA NAHB Construction Liability 98

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. If the construction company fails to keep the site safe, they could face liability. A lack of sufficient safety training might cause falling debris in the workplace.

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Site Injury Construction Safety 156

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Whether it''s the latest in mobile communications, building materials and design, prefabricated and modular construction, laser technology or safety equipment, new technologies can provide more efficient, safe and cost-effective ways of operating your business.

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Management Liability Mobility Risk 120

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The construction industry is having to navigate carrier capacity restraints, growing concerns surrounding catastrophic losses and jobsite safety,” says Tejeda.

Insurance 156

Insurance Risk Security Contractors 156

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

Also missing from illness and injury reports is larger context about a company’s commitment to the safety and health of its employees. Earlier this year, the President signed a measure to eliminate a regulation that would have required firms bidding on government contracts to disclose past safety and labor law violations.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Regulation 120

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Usually, a quantity surveyor performs the following activities :- • Commercial omission of site • Formulation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts • Supervision, training and development of some junior staff • Job review of assistant staff • Utilization of health and safety requirements • Fulfillment of paperwork as desired by the CSIs/procedures (..)

Liability 40

Liability Management Subcontracting Forecasting 40

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. What is carpenter insurance? Does a carpenter need insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The statute of repose (similar to a statute of limitations) expired by 1982, extinguishing any liability by Sverdrup. This effectively wiped out the existing statute of repose and revived Sverdrups liability.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Lets Build

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Drawing up a construction quality management plan will enable you and your staff to identify potential liabilities or risks, and implement techniques to mitigate them. Few industries have as many risk factors as construction or the same value attached to safety protocols (crane operation, fire regulations, scaffolding assembly, etc).

Management 156

Management Construction Risk Cash Flow 156

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability, builder’s risk, and subcontractor default insurance are among the most common, and wrap insurance is growing in popularity.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52