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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

OSHA Continues to Cite Construction General Contractors for Subcontractor Violations

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 12/28/2023

The lines of liability may not follow construction contract relationships, and a general contractor (GC) can be held liable for the safety and health violations of subcontractors on the worksite. While the Occupational Safety...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 10, October 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/27/2023

Lien on Me – Florida Edition 2023 - Florida’s Construction Lien Law, F.S. 713.001 et seq., was recently amended and includes important changes effective October 1, 2023, about which contractors should know. The following is...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 9, September 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 9/29/2023

Why Preconstruction has Stolen the Project Spotlight - “Clients are asking for more communication, too, with owners requesting to meet the preconstruction and estimating and management teams before a project begins.” ...more

Construction Industry Concerns Resulting from Dangerous Air Infiltrating into New York Region

Venable LLP on 6/23/2023

The New York region has experienced some of the worst air quality in the world as a result of the recent Canadian wildfires that continue to rage out of control, something weather forecasters believe will become more common...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 10, 2022

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/2/2022

New and Revised AAA Rules that May Affect Your Construction Contracts - Does your contract contain a dispute resolution section that refers to the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) rules, mediation and/or...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 8, 2022

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 8/31/2022

JCG & Assocs., LLC v. Disaster Am. USA, LLC - "North Carolina general contractor licensing issue highlights unique claims." Why this is important: North Carolina has been cracking down on general contractor licensing,...more

Is a General Contractor Liable for Safety Violations of its Subcontractors under OSHA?

Cozen O'Connor on 6/20/2022

The short answer is the proverbial attorney response, “it depends.” Under OSHA’s multi-employer citation policy, an employer may be held responsible for the violations of other employers where it could reasonably be expected...more

“Secondary Safety Role” Relieves Primary Source of Anxiety for Controlling Employers under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Doctrine

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/2/2022

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s Summit decision limits enforcement against controlling employers and defines secondary safety roles....more

OSHA Continues to Cite General Contractors for Subcontractors' Safety Violations

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 5/9/2022

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls continue to be the top cause of employee deaths in the construction industry. Understandably, OSHA views fall protection as an enforcement priority....more

[Event] Annual Construction Law Seminar for Colorado Businesses - Latest Legal Developments Facing the Industry - March 4th,...

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 1/27/2022

Join Sherman & Howard for our annual Construction Law Seminar, featuring presentations on the latest legal developments facing the industry. This program is ideal for general contractors, subcontractors, real estate...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights: Issue 2, 2021

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/30/2021

5 Ways to Protect Yourself When Taking Over Someone Else's Project - "Many of the risks center around one thing: fixing the previous contractor's mistakes." Why this is important: Stepping into an existing project is a...more

Construction Contractor Compliance Update: Government Audits, Vax Mandates, and More

Carlton Fields on 10/6/2021

The last few weeks have seen a flood of executive office mandates — and EEO mandates in particular — affecting employees, federal contractors, and subcontractors. Join Carlton Fields attorneys Joe McManus and Rae Vann as they...more

National Construction Safety Week: Preventing Accidents on the Jobsite

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 5/13/2021

Even as the construction industry continues its recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it also continues to focus on worker safety. Consistent with this focus, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety...more

OFCCP Week In Review: May 2021

DirectEmployers Association on 5/3/2021

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

[Webinar] 2021 Construction Law Seminar - February 18th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am MST

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 1/29/2021

Join Sherman & Howard for our annual Construction Law Seminar, featuring presentations on the latest legal developments facing the industry. This virtual seminar is ideal for general contractors, subcontractors, real estate...more

[Webinar] Staying Safe in a COVID-19 World: Corporate Due Diligence and Job Site Safety for Construction Companies - December 8th,...

Carlton Fields on 11/23/2020

With the shifting and varied state and local COVID-19 orders, contractors are wondering how to do so in a safe, productive way, and how to navigate the legal, regulatory, and practical challenges. This presentation,...more

Eleventh Circuit Says General Contractor Was Responsible for Subcontractor's Safety Practices

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 10/30/2020

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s multiemployer worksite doctrine, a company can be cited for safety violations that it did not create and for hazards to which its own employees were never exposed. The...more

COVID-19 Protocols for Arizona Contractors Will Vary Based on the Construction and Environment Involved

Jaburg Wilk on 6/26/2020

Due to recent and significantly increased spread of COVID-19, additional COVID-19 protocol guidance will be coming for Arizona contractors. For the time being, the best practices for Arizona contractors include following the...more

OFCCP Week In Review: June 2020

DirectEmployers Association on 6/2/2020

Construction Contractors Coping With COVID-19

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 3/31/2020

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many states and cities have issued their own “stay-at-home” orders, each with its own list of “essential” businesses and operations allowed to continue. These lists...more

[Webinar] What Do We Do Now?! How to Handle an OSHA Inspection - April 9th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on 3/26/2020

An inspection from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can affect a construction site in many ways—from workflow disruptions to compliance issues. In this webinar, Michael Metz-Topodas will review the...more

New Ansi Standards for Aerial Work Platforms Coming March 2020

Fisher Phillips on 3/5/2020

New ANSI standards are going into effect March 1, 2020, for aerial work platforms. It is important to note that these standards are not OSHA requirements unless they would be adopted by OSHA, which is unlikely in the near...more

Criminal Enforcement/Lead Based Paint Rules: U.S. Department of Justice Announced Sentencing of Washington, D.C., Individual for...

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 1/24/2020

The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a January 16th news release stating that a Washington, D.C. individual had been sentenced in the United States District Court for allegedly violating the Toxic Substances...more

Asbestos/Duty of Care: Connecticut Court Addresses Construction Project/Liability Issues

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 10/25/2019

The Superior Court of Connecticut (Judicial District of Hartford) (“Court”) addressed in a September 30th opinion certain issues arising in an asbestos exposure case. See Julian Poce, et al., v. O&G Industries, Inc., et al.,...more

Recent Third Circuit OSHA Decision Sounds Alarm for Employers and Their Officers

White and Williams LLP on 8/2/2019

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that should serve as a warning not only to employers, but to their corporate officers. The case against Altor, Inc., a New Jersey-based construction company, began...more

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