It is essential to know the risks of the workplace and to stay safe during the cold winter months. The winter months lead to cold temperatures, fewer hours of daylight and a lot of snowfall and black ice. Winter weather can create insidious working conditions for construction workers exposed to the elements. It is undeniable that the dangers of winter weather contribute to the high risk of injury on construction sites. Remember that subcontractors are the responsibility of the general contractor unless they have their own employee insurance. A general contractor's work compensation policy automatically covers subcontractors if the subcontractor does not have its own coverage. As a builder and / or general contractor, your job is to keep the crew of your crew and subcontractors safe. From
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