The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps statistics on accidents and violations by industry. Their current published list of violations for the construction industry include: Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Construction Violations – 2016
- Duty to have fall protection
- Scaffolding
- Ladders
- Fall protection training
- Eye and face protection
- General safety/health
- Head protection
- Aerial lifts
- Fall protection systems criteria and practices
- Excavations
The majority of these violations could have been avoided with a comprehensive risk management and loss prevention strategy. To protect your worker (and your company) contact us today to learn about the loss prevention measures we can help your company implement. We’re the leading insuring of construction and contractors in Central Ohio.
About Overmyer Hall Associates
Overmyer Hall Associates is one of the fastest growing agencies in the country, quickly becoming one of the largest property and casualty insurance agencies in Central Ohio. Overmyer Hall Associates provides clients with insurance and risk management, specializing in Business Insurance, Surety Bonding, and Home & Auto Insurance. Since its founding in 2011, the firm has been awarded Columbus Business First’s "Fast 50" and "Best Places to Work" awards, the IIABA’s “Best Practices Agency” recognition, Columbus CEO Magazine’s “Best Insurance Broker” and the Columbus Young Professionals Club’s “Wonderful Workplace for Young Professionals” award. www.oh-ins.com