Many contractors are taking on roles related to design in their own projects. Unfortunately, these construction professionals often sign contracts that heavily favor the client. It’s important to read any […]
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Many different things can go wrong at a construction site without the proper safety precautions. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), on average, 40 workers die from
Florida Trenching Safety and Protective Systems Part 2 Read Post »
Trenching can lead to caught-between or struck-by accidents, one of OSHA’s “Fatal Four” accidents leading to death. Trenching safety starts before your team touches the dirt or picks up a
Florida Trenching Safety and Protective Systems Part 1 Read Post »
As a contractor in the Sunshine State, it’s important to be cognizant of the essential provisions required by law to be written into every single one of your construction contracts.
Construction Liens and Defects Provisions for Florida Construction Contracts Read Post »
Although 3D printers were first introduced in the 1980s, they have emerged as one of the most exciting new technologies in the 21st century. This constantly evolving technology was once
Building 3D-Printed Concrete Structures Read Post »
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our OSHA defense lawyers provide legal defense for construction companies against citations and complaints filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We provide
What You Need to Know About OSHA’s Phone/Fax Investigations Part 2 Read Post »
As OSHA defense attorneys, we cannot stress enough that contractors need to always prioritize safety measures at their jobsite. If a hazard is present, work needs to be discontinued until
What You Need to Know About OSHA’s Phone/Fax Investigations Part 1 Read Post »
Contractors must be familiar with the approved methodology for reporting a severe injury or fatality to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Failure to report an incident could lead
Reporting a Severe Injury or Fatality to OSHA Read Post »
Contractors must be extremely diligent when managing project sites if they want to ensure that all workers are safe and accounted for; otherwise, they could be dealt a citation from
Understanding OSHA’s Criteria for Performing Inspections Read Post »
Training programs are an integral part of maintaining the health and safety of your employees. Let’s face it, poorly trained workers are more likely to hurt themselves. This is especially
Exploring the Characteristics of Suitable Training Programs with OSHA Read Post »
