Crystalline silica (“silica”) is a hazardous material common in construction materials and worksites. If the dust particles are released from cutting or drilling certain construction material, it can be inhaled
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The goal for every construction project is to always keep exposures or risks low on your worksites. The key to controlling a hazard is by elimination or substitution. The earlier
Tackling Hazards With Elimination and Substitution Read Post »
If you are a construction contractor considering a performance bond, there are some critical things to note, including legal significance and cost of a performance bond. As experienced Birmingham contractor
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Construction disputes may be common but even more common is the number of construction professionals who find that they do not have adequate documentation to support or disprove a claim.
Construction Documentation That May Help Prove a Claim Part 2 Read Post »
In spite of everyone’s good intention, construction changes and delays are bound to happen. As Clearwater construction attorneys, we know that those good intentions won’t help in the face of
Construction Documentation That May Help Prove a Claim Part 1 Read Post »
Employees servicing machines may be exposed to harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled. The Lockout/Tagout standard addresses procedures necessary to disable machinery in order to prevent
3 Questions to Consider for the Lockout/Tagout Standard Read Post »
Employers have the right to contest an OSHA citation. If OSHA can prove its citation, employers then have the opportunity to use an OSHA defense lawyer to defend themselves against
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It’s critical for every employer to foster a culture of open and honest communication within the workplace. This type of culture will not only spark creativity and promote efficiency, it
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On March 1, the House of Representatives approved a resolution designed to drastically change OSHA’s rules on recording work site injuries and illnesses. The resolution of disapproval was introduced on
What You Need to Know About OSHA’s Record Keeping Rule and Congress Read Post »
This article concludes our three-part series on the defenses contractors can use to handle a construction defect claim. At this point, we hope that we’ve provided greater insight into the
Are You Prepared to Handle a Construction Defect Claim? Part 3 Read Post »
