BPM109_Contract Administration_Set 6

WICA stands for _______.

• Work Injury Compensation Act

• Workers' Injury Claim Act

• Work Incident Compensation Act

• Workman Injury Compensation Act

There are limits to each type of compensation under WICA.

• True 

• False

When a large fire occurs at the site and damages the works, the Contractor should ________.

• ask another contractor to rectify the work and seek compensation from the Employer

• submit a variation claim to the Employer to seek compensation

• immediately repair and restore the Works and claim from the insurance company

• suspend the work until the insurance claim is approved

When there is a successful insurance claim by a Contractor, the insurance monies are _______.

• paid directly to the contractor

• paid first to the Employer

• divided and paid equally to the contractor and the Employer

• paid to the contract administrator

An excess is the sum of money which is paid by a Contractor whenever a claim is made on the insurance policy.

• True

• False

An injured worker can claim under WICA and common law to get maximum compensation.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT claimable under WICA?

• Medical expenses

• Medical leave wages

• Permanent incapacity

• Food allowances

A "guarantee" means to make good any loss, damage or liability incurred by another.

• True

• False

A Contractor is required under the contract to indemnify the Employer against any loss, expenses, damages or liability arising from the Works.

• True

• False

The Contractor is required to maintain an insurance policy in joint names with the Employer and it must be approved by the contract administrator.

• True

• False