As those who read Construction Law Musings know, as a construction attorney, I want to assure that not only are my clients successful in their litigation/dispute resolution endeavors, but that they stay out of trouble. I take my problem solving and advising roles quite seriously. As part of this role as advisor, I want to […]
Your Rights Concerning OSHA
An OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) or VOSH (the Virginia equivalent) inspection can be stressful. Knowing what to do during an inspection can go a long way to relieving this stress. Check out this SlideShare Presentation regarding a contractor’s rights when the Safety Inspector shows up at a job site. This is the PowerPoint […]
Safety Codes Lack Standards For Critical Crane Repairs
Safety Codes Lack Standards For Critical Crane Repairs ENR: Engineering News Record McGraw-Hill Construction A post from ENR about yet another safety failure by OSHA. Do we need more regulation or just better enforcement? Join the conversation and let me know.
New Blog- Circle Safety & Health Consultants
I feel the need to announce that my friends at Circle Safety & Health Consultants have finally joined the blogosphere. Please click on the picture to see there fledgling blog that I know will grow into a great resource on occupational safety issues and training. Please visit and show them some support with your comments […]
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 […]