Construction Liability

Public Liability for the Construction Industry

by admin on May 1, 2012

Public Liability for the Construction Industry It’s easy to understand why the construction industry tends to take health and safety considerations more seriously than many other sectors. Because of the type of work they do, and the tools and machinery used to do it, accidents and fatalities are a real possibility and need to be [...]

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Pedestrian and Public Safety at Construction Sites

by admin on October 16, 2010

Pedestrian and Public Safety at Construction Sites By Rosemary Grace Brooks Construction sites require a rigorous amount of care and vigilance from workers in terms of health and safety. Many accidents and even some fatalities happen to workers each year which could have been avoided through proper application and awareness of on-site safety procedures. Pedestrian [...]

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Public Liability Checklist for Scaffolders

by admin on October 2, 2010

Scaffolding businesses, whether they supply and install or hire out scaffolding, are respondent to a range of plant, equipment, building and occupational health and safety legislation.   Owners and operators of scaffolding businesses are required to discharge their obligations under their State’s legislation.  They are also required to meet their duty of care under the State’s [...]

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