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Learn what Builders Risk insurance is, what installation floaters are, why you need them for your next construction project.

Excluded Property 
 
Property excluded under builders risk policies and installation floaters vary from one insurer to another. 
 
The following properties may be excluded:

• trees,

Dear Valued Customer,

In this issue of the “——————“ we focus on preventing injuries and fatalities on stairways and ladders.

Stairways and ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities among construction workers.

Stairways and ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities among construction workers.

OSHA estimates that there are 24,882 injuries and as many as 36 fatalities per year due to falls from stairways and ladders used in construction.

Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries.

• Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.

FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2010, there were 264 fall fatalities (255 falls to lower level) out of 774 total fatalities in construction. These deaths are preventable.

Dear Valued Customer,

In this issue of the “——————“ we focus on OSHA training courses, materials and resources.

OSHA offers a wide selection of training courses and educational programs to help broaden worker and employer knowledge on the recognition,

OSHA offers a wide selection of training courses and educational programs to help broaden worker and employer knowledge on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces.

Construction Industry

The OSHA Outreach Training Program for the Construction Industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the construction industry.

OSHA’s Free On-site Consultation Program

OSHA’s free On-site Consultation Program offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites.