Due to the recent government shutdown, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) Final Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustment for 2019 Final Rule has been delayed. Despite this, the DOL […]
DOL Releases Unofficial Maximum OSHA Penalties for 2019 Read Post »
Last summer, the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), proposed a specialty residential roofing rule to allow workers, without commercial roofing experience, the opportunity to obtain a license to perform certain
FRSA Victory in CILB Proposal Read Post »
As a contractor in the Sunshine State, it’s important to be cognizant of the essential provisions required by law to be written into every single one of your construction contracts.
Construction Liens and Defects Provisions for Florida Construction Contracts Read Post »
Although 3D printers were first introduced in the 1980s, they have emerged as one of the most exciting new technologies in the 21st century. This constantly evolving technology was once
Building 3D-Printed Concrete Structures Read Post »
At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our OSHA defense lawyers provide legal defense for construction companies against citations and complaints filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We provide
What You Need to Know About OSHA’s Phone/Fax Investigations Part 2 Read Post »
As OSHA defense attorneys, we cannot stress enough that contractors need to always prioritize safety measures at their jobsite. If a hazard is present, work needs to be discontinued until
What You Need to Know About OSHA’s Phone/Fax Investigations Part 1 Read Post »
Contractors must be familiar with the approved methodology for reporting a severe injury or fatality to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Failure to report an incident could lead
Reporting a Severe Injury or Fatality to OSHA Read Post »
Contractors must be extremely diligent when managing project sites if they want to ensure that all workers are safe and accounted for; otherwise, they could be dealt a citation from
Understanding OSHA’s Criteria for Performing Inspections Read Post »
Training programs are an integral part of maintaining the health and safety of your employees. Let’s face it, poorly trained workers are more likely to hurt themselves. This is especially
Exploring the Characteristics of Suitable Training Programs with OSHA Read Post »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) distributes OSHA cards to workers who have completed OSHA’s Outreach Training Program. This includes a 10-hour and a 30-hour safety course. Many contractors
Obtaining an OSHA Card Read Post »
