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Complaints are usually submitted to and handled by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). However, these complaints are sometimes handled differently in the building and construction industry. Allegations […]

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration will introduce a new subpart to the Confined Spaces Standard on August 3, 2015 specifically designed to protect employees working in the construction industry.

In an effort to reduce illness, injury and fatality rates in specific industries, OSHA has established what are known as Special Emphasis Programs that feature a combination of enforcement and

The construction industry has strict on-site regulations to protect the safety and wellness of employees in hazardous zones commonly found in construction job sites. Often, OSHA will send a representative

During an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) inspection, the inspector may find incidents or procedures that violate their safety standards and regulations. Each type of violation has its own

A common source of construction disputes is an allegation of job abandonment. Typically, this allegation constitutes a breach of contract and may allow the owner to sue the contractor for

In order to meet OSHA’s operational standards, employers must properly record, report, and annually post injuries and illnesses that occurred on their job sites. As a Bradenton construction lawyer, we

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor that regulates and assures safe and healthy working conditions for employees. To ensure compliance

The Spearin Doctrine is a defense that is available for contractors to use against breach of contract claims relating to the defective workmanship of a project. At Cotney Attorneys &

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations can result in penalties ranging anywhere between $7,000 and $70,000 per serious violation with a minimum of $5,000 for each willful or repeated