Tag Archives: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Required Construction Documents:Don’t Forget to Ask for Proof of Insurance

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Steven

I was driving along today and came across this surprising scene. It made me think back to my previous discussions of required construction documents. Also, find out if the contractor has liability insurance.

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Required Construction Documents Part 3: Health and Safety Policy by Steven Silva

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Steven

The Health and Safety Policy Statement is all that is required. It is a one page document (usually part of their whole Health and Safety Program which is many pages long). Take a look at my Health and Safety Policy Statement. This is my current policy for my Construction/Consulting company. There are four things that I look for (as does the Ministry Of Labour) in order to make it valid. Continue reading →

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Required Construction Documents Part 2: WSIB Clearance Certificate by Steven Silva

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Steven

Steven Silva’s Required Construction Documents Part 2: WSIB Clearance Certificate: Before I allow any construction contractor to work for me here in Ontario I would ask for a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance certificate in order to protect myself from potentially being sued. In cases where a contractor does not have WSIB coverage (and I require the services), I could contact WSIB and then holdback the amount required by WSIB from the contract and submit it to WSIB. Continue reading →

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