Site preparation, Cranes, and Metal buildings are all different aspects of the steel erection industry that make up about 56,000 steelworkers. Despite being covered since 1971 under the original steel erection standard, America’s steel erectors continue to suffer 35 fatal accidents per year, which is a rate of one death per 1,600 workers. In January, 2001 OSHA published a revised safety rule designed to help the main causes of fatalities and injuries in steel erecting. Despite the effort to place new policies these injuries have not had a significant decrease. A real, everyday hazard posed to steel erection employees on a daily basis is loose items that have been placed aloft, and that can fall and strike employees working below. Use of cranes to hoist employees and suspend loads over certain employees, and perform multiple lifts.
With so many rules and safety regulations in place and still such a high rate of incidents finding good coverage can be difficult task. A steel company owner wants to make sure that all of their employees are protected on the job. All Insurance Underwriters takes pride in finding creative solutions for every type of risk regardless of size risk and past experience. This successful formula attracts top carriers directly enhancing our collective insurance product offerings to all concerned. So if you have a steel working company don’t fear the risk AIU can take care of all your concerns.
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