Independent Contractor Safety: What Are You Really Liable For?
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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.
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Learning Objectives:
- What you really need to know about workers' compensation insurance.
- Why it’s essential to "prequalify" 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.
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Presented by:
Adele L. Abrams
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, including writing monthly columns in "Professional
Safety" and "Compliance." 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.
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Registration:
CDRom + Transcript (PDF) + Audio CD: $319.00
CDRom Only: $217.00
Audio CD Only: $199.00
Written Transcript Only: $198.00
Questions About this AudioConference CD? Call 1-800-431-7571
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