Here at Construction Law Musings, I’ve discussed the need to keep up with your safety program and stay out of the cross-hairs of the state and federal safety inspectors. The Virginia Court of Appeals gave a stark reminder of this fact in the case of Atlantic Environmental Construction Co. v. Malveaux, Comm’r. In this case, […]
Restoring the Lead Paint RRP Opt-Out- How Does it Affect You?
We’ve discussed the Lead Paint RRP requirements in the past here at Construction Law Musings. Since its passage almost a year ago, there has been a lot of debate about its necessity and cost. While this debate is interesting, I recommend a Google search on this topic for you to get all angles. I’ll be […]
Personal Safety Records- A Good Idea?
A recent issue of ENR caught my attention with its cover story about the personal safety records debate. The article and the viewpoints expressed in the Pro and Con discussions got me “musing” on the propriety of such a requirement. On the one hand, such a personalized approach could lead to safer work places because […]