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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. According to BLS data, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. On a large commercial project, the accounting team may not bat an eye. Contract breach es.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

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Exceptions are made for certain limited uses of chlorpyrifos, allowing them to continue until June 30, 2021, and, with specified authorization from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, until December 31, 2021. SB 300 / HB 229 makes Maryland the first state in the continental U.S.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Exceptions are made for certain limited uses of chlorpyrifos, allowing them to continue until June 30, 2021, and, with specified authorization from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, until December 31, 2021. SB 300 / HB 229 makes Maryland the first state in the continental U.S.

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Fieldwire - Untitled Article

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When determining the objectives and key results for the year ahead, general contractors and subcontractors must think of their own goals and constraints, and take into account the challenges and issues that affect the sector as a whole. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

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Given that real estate accounted for more than 25% of the gross state product (the state Gross Domestic Product) in Maryland last year and that more than 650,000 rent cases were filed in the Maryland courts in 2019, more than anything else the courts adjudicated, some have suggested the legislature might focus more of its efforts on real estate.

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The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom

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Tue, 07/20/2021 - 07:00. That’s because abundant clarity means both parties know exactly what they are accountable for. . In a contract, abundant clarity means both parties know exactly what they are accountable for. The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom. Karalynn Cromeens.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Foulke Jr.,

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