3 Categories of Construction Defects
You may think your dealings with a specific project are over once the work is done. Unfortunately, due to defects, this isn't the case. it can be months or years after a construction project is completed that defects can surface. The term "construction defect" is very broad, but it generally defines a defect in the design, materials, workmanship that can affect mechanical systems, building components, and structural integrity.
The holidays bring festive cheer and beautifully decorated Christmas trees, but they also come with potential risks. Christmas tree fires cause millions in property damage annually, raising an important question: does your homeowners’ insurance cover this? Let’s dive into the details and explore ways to stay safe this holiday season.
Motor vehicle accidents are a small share of workers’ comp claims but often among the costliest. Learn what’s driving the trend and how employers can respond.
Many of today's most exceptional motor carriers are cutting-edge, understand their costs, and effectively work to address them. However, some others— such as smaller firms—struggle to navigate the integration of safety into their operations, reduce claims, fines, maintenance costs, and driver turnover.
Once you have created or updated your safety plan, share the details with your employees. These details should include your sanitation and disinfection practices, your hand-washing guidelines, and any new steps you added to procedures to make them safer. The more they know about what you are doing to keep people safe, the safer they will feel.
For an employer, return-to-work programs help retain skilled workers, improve productivity, and lower workers’ compensation premiums through lower claim costs—helping the business stay competitive and minimizing workflow disruptions.
