With all the complex contracts that general contractors have, it was something as simple as field training that determined liability in a recent $1 million injury settlement. The Kenosha-based construction company had all the right risk-transfer controls in place. The risk-transfer part of the contract worked perfectly. It's the lack of training in the field - proper construction of scafolding - that utlimately determined fault.
This goes to show that not only do contractors need to concentrate heavily on contractual risk transfer, they also need to make job-site safety, creating a safe work environment, and proper training a #1 priority as well.
Qualifying subcontractors and certificate review are two of the many ways we help contractors understand their insurance exposures. At R&R Insurance Services, our experience and solid reputation in the construction industry are what our general and sub contractors rely on for understanding the insurance exposures and their contractual risk transfer options. We also assist with every level of training to create a culture of safety for all aspects of their business.
R&R is one of the top writers of construction insurance programs in the State of Wisconsin. For more information on contractual risk transfer, job site safety, workers compensation or creating a culture of safety, please contact knowledgebroker Jamie Vanderveldt.
