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Photo by Sam Trotman on UnsplashLocal Law 196 Outlines Site Safety Training Requirements for NYC Construction Sites
OtherNew York City’s Department of Buildings released requirements for Site Safety Training.
For workers employed on projects with an active Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent, the following rules will…
Photo by Timon Studler on UnsplashNew Sexual Harassment LawsPassed: Great for Employees, but What does it Mean for Employers?
OtherRecently, a new bill was passed that will revolutionize sexual harassment laws in the state of New York. When it comes to sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, a few main changes have been made. First, there is a lower threshold…

Serious Workplace Injuries: The Top 10 Causes
OtherRecently Liberty Mutual released their annual workplace safety index documents which included the "Top 10 Causes Of The Most Serious Workplace Injuries". These injuries cause employees to miss 5 or more days from work or were fatal. Liberty…

The Importance of a Work Site Accident Witness
Claims Management, Construction Practice Group Content, Loss Control, OSHA, Workers Compensation Insurance
The Importance of Worksite Accident Witnesses
Finding a witness to a worksite accident resulting in injury or property harm is of the utmost importance to contractors. A worksite accident witness is an integral component for the defense.…

Workers Compensation Cost Containment Program
Claims Management, HR Challenges, Workers Compensation InsuranceTerms You Should Know When Building A Workers Compensation Cost Containment Program
There is a wide variety of workers compensation insurance terms anyone should be familiar with. Here are a few basic workers compensation claims terms…

Why Job Descriptions Save Money On Workers Compensation Insurance
Claims Management, Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, HR Challenges, Human Services Practice Group Content, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation Insurance, Workers Compensation Premium Audits"Do I really need to write job descriptions?" We are asked this question constantly when we are setting up a workers compensation cost containment program. We say absolutely if you want to distinguish yourself AND save big bucks when you purchase…

Ladder Safety Plan Is Critical To Controlling NY Construction Liability Insurance Costs
Construction Practice Group Content, General Liability InsuranceWhy Ladder Safety Is Important To Controlling NY Construction Liability Costs
Falls from elevated surfaces are frequently listed as one of the top 10 causes of accidents in the workplace. Most of these accidents occur due to failure to follow…

The “Perfect Storm” Liability Exposure for Owners/Developers & Contractors
Construction Practice Group Content, General Liability Insurance, Risk ManagementThere is a contractual issue and an insurance issue which, together, combine to create a “perfect storm” liability exposure for Owners/Developers and Contractors.
The exposure begins with the contracts you sign. Most state the contractor’s…

How These Companies Experience 48% Less Safety Incidents
Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, General Liability Insurance, Human Services Practice Group Content, Loss Control, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation Insurance
I had the opportunity to listen to Tony Robbins speak for the first time this past month. He spoke for nearly 3 hours about the power of “engagement” and how it can help you gain a competitive edge in both your business and personal…
