Safety Tips by Cotney
Failure to Abate
When an employer receives a citation, it must be abated, or corrected, usually within 20 days of a settlement. Most contractors dread OSHA inspections, fearing the discovery of violations that often result in citations and fines. There is good reason for such anxiety. For even the most careful and safety-conscious contractors, ...
OSHA Releases Long-Awaited Emergency Temporary Standard
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. You may remember that soon after taking office, President Biden signed an Executive Order requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) review the need for a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS). He gave OSHA a deadline of March 15, 2021 to issue that standard. Just ...
Understanding the Ongoing Risk of Asbestos
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants For most Americans, it may seem like the dangers of asbestos are a thing of the past, but that is far from true. Many buildings still contain the substance, and construction workers can be exposed to it on a regular basis. So, it is essential that ...
New CDC Mask Guidelines Explained
By Cotney Attorneys and Consultants. What the new and evolving guidelines mean for your business. Throughout the pandemic, there has been a degree of grey area when it comes to following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The new guidance issued on May 13, 2021, is no ...
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 ...
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 ...
2021 World Economic Outlook For Construction Part 4
By John Kenney, COO of Cotney, Attorneys & Consultants; CEO of Cotney Consulting; CIO Cotney Capital Corporation Experts expect Latin America's economy to recover in 2021 after enduring its worst recession in recent history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are risks ahead for the construction industry due to muted incomes, ...
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 ...
