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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 ...


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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 ...


Cotney Requirements of OSHA

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 ...


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3 Things to Know About MIOSHA Claims

By Cotney - Attorneys & Consultants If you are a business owner in Michigan, you are likely familiar with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and its requirements. You might have experienced an unannounced inspection due to an employee complaint or an onsite accident, or you may have a routine ...


Cotney OSHA Impersonator

How to Spot an OSHA Inspector Impersonator

By Cotney – Attorneys & Consultants As you may have heard, in December 2020, a few Nevada businesses reported being visited by individuals posing at OSHA investigators. It is a fascinating scam. The person arrives, announces an OSHA affiliation, states an inspection is needed, and finds several violations. Then the would-be inspector ...


Safety Tip Can OSHA Use Drones

Can OSHA Use Drones to Inspect Your Site?

By Cotney - Attorneys & Consultants. If you have ever experienced an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation or if you are preparing for one, you probably know that Certified Healthy and Safety Officials (CSHOs) have the authority to observe what is in “plain sight.” Based on a new rule from ...


Cotney Construction OSHA Fall Protection

Part Three: Understanding OSHA’s Fall Protection Standards

Welcome to the final installment of the three-part series discussing the Occupation Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) fall protection standards. At first, we discussed OSHA’s fall protection standards contained within the Code of Federal Regulations. Then, we reviewed the various types of conventional fall protection systems that satisfy OSHA’s fall protection ...


Cotney Construction Law - Understanding OSHA’s Fall Protection Standards:  Part Two

Understanding OSHA’s Fall Protection Standards: Part Two

Welcome back to our three-part series discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) fall protection standards. In Part One, we laid out a general overview of OSHA’s enumerated fall protection standards contained with the Code of Federal Regulations. In this article, we will examine the different types of conventional fall ...


Cotney Construction Fall Protection

Understanding OSHA’s Fall Protection Standards: Part One

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requires contractors, particularly roofing contractors, to use fall protection in the workplace. Historically, falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction. In this three-part article, we will first discuss a general overview of OSHA’s fall protection standards along with examples of fall protection ...


Cotney Construction Law - Forklift Safety Practices

Forklift Safety Practices

Following appropriate protocols for forklifts can protect you from a variety of physical hazards and safety issues. These protocols can apply when operating or working near a forklift. Knowing these will help to ensure that the forklift is always used safely and that any risks are significantly minimized. In this ...


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