Safety Tips by Cotney
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How to Stay Safe During Flu Season
The influenza virus is highly contagious, and during flu season, avoiding the illness can be challenging. Seasonal influenza, also known as “the flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. The flu season in the U.S. typically ranges from November to April. ...
Safety Precautions for Winter Construction
Not being prepared for winter weather can create a variety of safety challenges and hazards on a jobsite. When it comes to safe winter weather operations, supervisors need to keep these key issues in mind: 1. Slip and Falls: A common construction site accident is a slips and fall, and they ...
Three Tips for Reducing Lightning Risks
By Cotney Construction Law. Lightning is a dangerous natural force. Annually in the United States, cloud-to-ground lightning occurs 20 to 25 million times and over 300 people are struck by lightning. During the past 30 years, about 50 people, on average, have been killed by lightning strikes every year, and many more ...
