Workers’ Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry

$149.00

SKU: 410337

Description

Learn strategies to reduce workplace injuries and properly prepare for workers compensation claims.
Many contractors and construction workers do not understand how the workers compensation system can truly affect their business. They may also not comprehend the complexity of certain regulations that are requirements and not simply good policy. This presentation will assist the contractor, worker, business owner, and claims examiner better understand workers compensation issues specific to the construction industry, and help with future risk planning, safety assistance, and claim reduction. This topic will stress the importance of communication and competence as it relates to these unique issues.

Date: 2023-02-28 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to define Independent Contractor.

* You will be able to describe a constructionspecific injury type.

* You will be able to discuss the uniqueness of the construction industry.

* You will be able to recognize dangers of not having WC insurance.

Overview and Background
• What Is Workers’ Compensation?
• Legally Required
• State-By-State Rules and Differences

Relation to Construction Industry
• Importance and Differences
• Risk Models and Premiums

Types of Construction Industry Injuries
• Falls and Dangerous Exposure
• Equipment/PPE
• Safety Uniqueness
• Preventions

Legal Issues and Questions
• Overlap With Other Areas
• OSHA
• Independent Contractors
• Generals
• Subs

Summary

BCSP ,CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,ENG ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

James B. Fairbanks, Esq.-Treece Alfrey Musat P.C.