Crystalline Silica Proposal Presents Construction Challenges
OSHA’s long-awaited proposed standard to limit exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry, construction, and maritime operations was published in the September 12,...
Victory for Insurance Policyholders
Contractors responding to construction defect claims often face a conundrum: to repair or not to repair. Early claims on projects may give contractors notice...
A New Reality
In the past few years, the proliferation of drones has expanded exponentially. Once limited to a casual, amateur pastime activity, the use of drones...
Does Settling an OSHA Citation Make Good Business Sense?
Shortly after issuing a citation to an employer, OSHA will often agree to reduce the penalty amount provided the employer agrees not to contest...
Clause Order
The complexity of construction projects has increased over time—with a corresponding expansion of the contract documents utilized to build the job. With this expansion...
Contesting an OSHA Citation
If you receive an OSHA citation, you need to make a decision relatively quickly on how to respond. One option is to immediately request...
OSHA Releases Fall Protection Revisions for General Industry
On November 18, 2016, OSHA published a final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D&I) that takes...
Labor and Employment Update
Employee Verification and the Newly Released I-9 Form
Labor and employment laws regularly intersect with the construction industry—whether you are dealing with employment issues such...
Understanding & Navigating a Performance Bond Default Situation
Most contractors deal with performance bonds on public jobs when they furnish a bond for the benefit of an owner. However, many contractors will...
OSHA Not Entitled To Review All Safety Audits
A federal district court has held that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) does not have authority to review an employer’s internal safety...