1. Am I required to pay for and purchase my own personal protective equipment (PPE) for my job?

Answer:
No. Employers are obligated to evaluate the hazards associated with each job and then provide, at no cost, workers with the appropriate PPE to do that job.

2. What do I do if an injured worker is a “no show”?

Answer:
Please notify The Beacon claims representative as soon a possible.

3. Who is responsible for Subcontracting Arrangements?

Answer:
The principal contractor is liable for injuries to an uninsured subcontractors' employees.

4. Do temporary employees need Right-to-Know information?

Answer:
Yes. For those who are not coming in direct contact with chemicals at the location, knowledge of the location of the Material Safety data sheets would suffice. For those employees coming in direct contact with chemicals, they should receive the same tra

5. What is the Medical Advisory Board ?

Answer:
The Medical Advisory Board or MAB is a group of medical, legal and rehab professionals responsible for developing the rules, protocols, procedures and fees as it relates to the treatment of injured workers.