Do your workers commonly use nail guns on the project site? Although operating a nail gun may seem straightforward, accidents involving recoil and double fire can quickly turn a safe […]
Understanding the Various Types of Nail Gun Triggers Part 3 Read Post »
How well do you and your workers know the different types of nail gun triggers? In part one of this three-part series, our OSHA attorneys discussed some shocking statistics related
Understanding the Various Types of Nail Gun Triggers Part 2 Read Post »
Nail guns are a powerful tool on the project site that can greatly boost productivity without a steep learning curve. Unfortunately, negligence, improper usage, and unexpected accidents involving nail guns
Understanding the Various Types of Nail Gun Triggers Part 1 Read Post »
No contractor wants to find themselves entangled in a long, drawn-out lawsuit with an owner who refuses to pay. Unfortunately, it often seems like litigation is the only way to
Are Demand Letters Really Effective? Read Post »
In the State of Texas, contractors must be diligent when following the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) rules and regulations. Texas is one of twenty-four states under federal OSHA
OSHA in Texas: Misconceptions Read Post »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is instituting a handful of new rules that take effect on July 15, 2019. The overarching goal of these updates is to streamline
How OSHA is Trying to Reduce the Burden on Employers Read Post »
In response to the potentially fatal hazards that cranes present to construction crews, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented rules and regulations regarding crane operation. In part
Crane Accidents and OSHA’s Response Part 2 Read Post »
Cranes are essential for completing construction-related tasks that would otherwise be impossible. However, these massive machines pose a significant hazard to operators, construction workers, and the general population. In this
Crane Accidents and OSHA’s Response Part 1 Read Post »
As we covered in part one, the construction industry is currently reaping the benefits of a record low unemployment rate. However, these numbers may be hiding an uncomfortable truth: workers
Construction Unemployment at a Record Low. So What’s the Problem? Part 2 Read Post »
The construction industry has a record low employment rate this year, as evidenced by the 33,000 jobs added this April. This is an incredible turnaround considering that the Great Recession
Construction Unemployment at a Record Low. So What’s the Problem? Part 1 Read Post »
