OSHA violations can have a significant impact on your business. Even when specific standards do not apply to your industry, with the General Duty clause, you may still find yourself
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Our OSHA defense attorneys are experienced in the inspection process, and have provided answers to common questions related to your rights and tips for staying in control of the process.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an agency of the United States Department of Labor, was formed by the federal government to protect employees from unsafe working conditions, as
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Section 1926.501 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Construction provides the fall protection requirements that employers within the construction industry must adhere to. Employers are to ensure that
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Under Florida law, working as an unlicensed contractor can have damaging repercussions. A conviction in an unlicensed contractor case can lead to imprisonment and/or fines. This offense can refer to
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Once completing a project, the contractor and subcontractors are entitled to and expect to receive payment for their work. When not properly compensated, many contractors file a mechanics lien against
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At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our Brandon construction attorneys are experts in working with construction professionals, so we understand that for some industries fire hazards and other risks can not
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Contracts are at the center of every construction project, they serve both as protection to ensure the project will be completed as they are intended and payments will be served
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A payment bond is a security posted by the general contractor that ensures that payments will be made to subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and material providers for services or products provided on
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There are a number of defenses that can be raised in response to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citation. When a citation is given, OSHA has the burden
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