Do OSHA construction hazards tell me what my insurance covers?

No. OSHA’s residential fall guidance and trenching eTool describe worker-safety hazards in their stated contexts. They help you describe the job; they do not establish insurance eligibility, price, or policy response.

When requesting a quote, identify whether crews do residential height work or excavation, and give the broker each trade, site, project phase, and employee role. OSHA guidance describes hazards, not insurance coverage.6,7,1

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Spot, a product of Tools for Enlightenment, publishes this guide and works in the commercial insurance market. This is general buyer education; policy terms and jurisdiction-specific requirements determine what applies to a particular business.

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