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Independent Contractor Safety: What Are You Really Liable For?
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Event: 1284-SFTY
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Working with independent contractors is a gray area for safety professionals. You’re pretty sure you’ve got it covered when it comes to OHSA and Workers Comp, but what about lawsuits? Can workers at a contracting company sue you if they’re injured at your facility or worksite?
The questions are many: Are you responsible for training? If so, how much is required? What about oversight of safety procedures? Are you responsible for policing the activities of a work crew – even if they have a crew chief? Where do you draw the line between contractor control and over-managing the process?
To shed some light on this complex issue, we’ve asked Adele Abrams, Esq., a nationally known safety legal expert, to present a 60-minute program on how safety leaders can reduce the risk of contractor injury and limit your liability.
The program will cover:
- What you really need to know about workers' compensation insurance
- Why it’s essential to "pre-qualify" your contractors
- How to tell if you’re open to a negligence lawsuit
- How to establish pre-bid and on-site expectations for contractors
- Techniques to help you manage safety without interfering with contractor control
- What you can do to limit your liability from day one
- The most common liability traps that can snare even experienced safety professionals
- How to control hazards that can put contractors at risk
- Guidelines that will keep you in compliance with all regulations when dealing with independents
- An overview of the civil and criminal penalties you could face if a contractor sues you or your company
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CSMP is nationally recognized as a leading authority on conducting legally sound accident investigations. She has led dozens of accident investigations and developed a model emergency plan for a national organization. Ms. Abrams is a frequent author on safety, health and legal compliance issues. She also co-authored several books including the widely reviewed "Construction Safety Management and Engineering". Ms. Abrams is a regular presenter at prestigious safety conferences like the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), where she specializes in providing real-world solutions to real-world problems.
 MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: We're so confident you'll get what you want out of this conference that we'll refund your full fee if you're not satisfied. It's risk-free.
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