Just saw a stat that blew my mind about contractor insurance claims

I was reading a report from the National Association of Home Builders the other day. It said something like 40% of all liability claims against contractors are from trips and falls on site. I always figured it was more about faulty work or something major. Found it because my insurance guy sent it over before my renewal. Makes you think about how much time we spend just making sure a site is clear of scrap wood and cords. Has anyone else had to deal with a claim from something that simple? How do you handle site safety for visitors?

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alices169h ago

So, @palmer.zara, is that stat from the same report that says coffee spills cause the other 60%?

palmer.zara15h ago

Actually, that stat is from the NAHB's safety study.

riverg759h ago

Check the actual report, @palmer.zara. That study gets quoted wrong all the time. People take one line about material handling and act like it's the whole story. I saw someone use it last week to argue against basic safety gear, which is wild. The data is way more about proper training than anything else. Just citing a source doesn't mean you're using it right lol.