Safety Posts
Preventing Heat-Related Illness and Injury
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Every day, construction workers face many risks on the job site. Among these are heat-related hazards, which can lead to dangerous medical conditions. Studies show that from 2000 to 2009, the United States saw some $5.4 billion in healthcare costs for heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and other ...
Celebrating Another Successful Stand-Down for Safety Week
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. OSHA’s Stand-down for Safety week continues to be a tremendous success over the past eight years. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration held its eight annual National Safety Stand-Down May 3-7. The week focuses on raising awareness among employers and workers about the ...
Must Employers Cover Medical Marijuana Use?
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants On Election Day 2020, a number of states passed laws regarding drug use. Employers scrambled to understand the new regulations surrounding recreational drugs and medical marijuana—and how they would impact their workers. A recent case in New Jersey makes the issue even more complex. New Jersey Supreme Court ...
What You Should Know About Making OSHA Payments
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Whether you have recently had an OSHA inspection or are expecting one in the future, it's important that you understand the payment process. Have you recently undergone an inspection from the OSHA, or are you expecting one in your future? If so, it is vital that you ...
Participate in National Safety Stand-Down Week Virtually
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). NRCA is presenting on fall protection regulations and safety practices for free. In support of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s National Safety Stand-Down Week, NRCA has created a three-day webinar series. The three 30-minute webinar sessions, plus an additional 30 minutes for questions and answers, ...
Using Technology for Safety and Efficiency
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants If you’re like most people, you may resist trying new technology. But, whether it’s the GPS on your smartphone or the streaming service you enjoy at home, you have to admit that sometimes technology makes your life easier. The same is true on the job. Your first reaction ...
OSHA’s Proposed Updates to the Hazard Communication Standard
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on February 16, 2021, a proposal to update the Hazard Communications Standard (HCS). This standard requires employers to provide their employees with information about classified chemical hazards in the workplace. It also requires chemical importers and manufacturers to identify ...
OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. The main goals of the NEP are to protect employees in high-hazard industries. On January 21, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that directed the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to address the COVID-19 pandemic by providing revised ...
What Roofing Contractors Should Know About Ladder Safety
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Ladder falls are preventable even though they continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in construction workers. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), there are more than 500,000 ladder-related injuries and around 300 fatalities each year. Billions of dollars a year ...
The Requirements of OSHA Forms 300, 301, and 300A
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants Whether you are designing and building a state-of-the-art stadium with a retractable roof, a sleek high-rise made of glass and steel, or a cozy cottage with composite shingles, one of your main priorities is protecting your employees. These workers provide the energy, spirit, and know-how to complete ...
