OSHA Workplace Injuries and Illness Final Rule
Thu, Oct 27, 2016
Why is OSHA issuing this Rule?
This simple change in OSHA's rulemaking requirements will improve safety for workers across the country. One important reason stems from our understanding of human behavior and motivation. Behavioral economics tells us... Read More
Florida Supreme Court Decisions – Workers’ Comp Rate Increases Are Coming!
Sat, Aug 27, 2016
Brett Stiegel, FRSA Self Insurers Fund, Inc., Administrator
Two recent Florida Supreme Court decisions are about to greatly increase the rates for workers’ compensation insurance in Florida. The first opinion issued on April 28, 2016 known as ... Read More
Silicone Roof Restoration, A Cost-Effective Solution
Sat, Aug 27, 2016
Stella Amador, Vice-President, Florida Quality Roofing
As a roofing contractor, you often have potential customers who need a roof replaced, but are unable or unprepared to fund the entire project. It could be a home owner, commercial building owner... Read More
What You Should Know About Lien Waivers
Thu, Aug 25, 2016
As a contractor, only two things are ever certain — long hours, and having to chase down the money you’re owed. As for the long, hot work days, there’s really no getting around that. However, part of getting paid involves signing co... Read More
Does Your Local Chamber Support Your Business Interest?
Mon, Aug 22, 2016
Cam Fentriss, FRSA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
A very well-known organization is the Chamber of Commerce, known for its advocacy on behalf of business in the community. It looks like maybe something about that mission has changed in the last two or so years... Read More
Protecting Your Employees from Heat Stress
Mon, Jul 25, 2016
Brad Mang, FRSA Self Insurers Fund Loss Control Consultant
As roofing contractors there are many different types of safety considerations that have to be addressed each day with your employees. There are the main concerns of following all of the OSH... Read More
Prevent CO Poisoning
Mon, Jun 27, 2016
Jorge Castanon, FRSA Self Insurers Fund, Loss Control Consultant
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is found in fumes produced by burning fuel in automobiles, small engines, fireplaces, stoves, lanterns, grills, furnaces and gas ... Read More
The Perils of Subcontractors and Workers’ Compensation
Sun, Jun 05, 2016
Brett Stiegel, Administrator, FRSA Self Insurers Fund, Inc.
You don’t have enough trained labor or time to complete all the jobs you have booked to complete. You may not have the expertise in a particular type of job and need help. The constru... Read More
FRSA Self Insurers Fund – Get the Most from Your Workers’ Comp Carrier
Wed, May 25, 2016
Since 1955, the FRSA Self Insurers Fund has been providing Workers’ Compensation insurance for the Florida roofing, sheet metal and air conditioning industries with quality services not found anywhere else in the industry. Four basic concepts s... Read More
