Wed.Apr 10, 2024

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Using Internal Traffic Control Plans to Prevent Construction Worker Injuries and Fatalities in Work Zones

CDC: Workers Compensation

Struck-by injuries are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and second most common cause of fatalities among construction workers. From 2011 to 2022, there were 1,462 fatal occupational injuries that occurred at road construction sites.[1] Of these, 68% (n=1,000) were among workers in the construction industry (See figure) followed by workers in transportation and warehousing (11%; n=168) and professional and business services (9%; n=132) industries.

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5 Essential Considerations for Insurance When Buying or Investing in Commercial Property

Jackson & Jackson

Investing in commercial property is a significant step for any entrepreneur or business entity. It’s not just about choosing the correct location or getting the best price; it’s also about ensuring your investment is protected from the unexpected. Insurance plays a pivotal role in safeguarding your property and your financial future. Here are five critical considerations you should keep in mind regarding insurance when buying or investing in commercial property. 1.

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An Urgent Call to Address Work-related Psychosocial Hazards and Improve Worker Well-being

CDC: Workers Compensation

Work-related psychosocial hazards are factors in the work environment that can cause stress, strain, or interpersonal problems for the worker. This has the potential to cause physical and psychological harm. Work-related psychosocial hazards are on the verge of surpassing many other occupational hazards in terms of their contribution to poor health, injury, disability, and costs.[1][2][3][4] The extensive and cumulative impacts of these exposures represent an alarming public health problem that

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How To Get Great Customers

Client Focus

Client Focus has a unique vantage point. As an appointment-setting company, we see first-hand how customers feel about their agents. Our sample size is literally in the millions, so we’ve seen everything. Here’s what happened when two very different agents asked us to contact their customers. Agent 1: “Bill.” Bill had won his company’s Ethics award and was admired by his peers.

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