On March 23, Gov. Kate Brown issued a statewide stay-at-home order requiring residents to remain home and for nonessential businesses to close. The construction industry was excluded from this order. […]
More so than many other states, Tennessee has been hit hard this past couple of months. In addition to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, Middle Tennessee was hit by a
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From March 2-3, a powerful storm hit Middle Tennessee, bringing with it tornadoes with wind speeds up to 165 mph. In addition to causing over two dozen deaths, the storm
If you were fortunate enough to receive relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act., you need to have
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As Florida residents continue to follow the statewide state-at-home order, most businesses have either moved to remote work or shuttered their doors for the time being. Construction companies are in
Creating a Crisis Management Plan for COVID-19 Read Post »
With the passing of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, people and businesses across the country will be receiving needed relief from the economic fallout
For the time being, construction companies remain essential businesses throughout the state of Florida. In addition to countless other legal considerations, contractors must now contend with the spread of coronavirus
OSHA on Isolating Workers Who Show Symptoms of COVID-19 Read Post »
As construction remains an essential business throughout the state of Florida, contractors will most likely have to face cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on their jobsites. Initially, the Occupational
Do Contractors Have to Record Cases of COVID-19? Read Post »
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) was enacted into law to help alleviate the impact of COVID-19. Under the FFCRA, businesses with fewer than
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) identified 6,160 cases of blood lead levels (BLLs) ≥10 μg/dL in adults. Of the 6,160 cases, the construction industry accounted for
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