In today's litigious society, taking preventative measures to ensure a workforce is safe, compliant with regulations and simply using good common sense is essential to efficient supply chain management.

For example, imagine a scenario where a contractor is hired by a gas company to remove natural gas lines. The contactor, who is well-known and trusted by the gas company, hires a two-person sub-contracting company to assist with the project. However, one of the sub-contractors accidentally forgets to check three gas lines prior to cutting them. This easy oversight results in catastrophe. Two contractor employees are now suffering from severe burns and in need of immediate medical attention.

But what if neither company has Workers' Compensation or Employer Liability Insurance? Who is on the hook for the damage?

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