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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

Construction Equipment

On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Learn more: Construction & The Law.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

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. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Real Estate Commission. Generally, an individual must be licensed by the State Real Estate Commission as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson before the individual may provide real estate brokerage services in the State, subject to specified requirements for licensure and ongoing licensee behavior. Senate Bill 6 (Ch.

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

Pro Builder

Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. across 36 separate and independent jobsite safety inspections by SFI conducted between January and March of this year. Commission and conduct safety walkthroughs.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 01 21 19 Testing and Inspecting Allowances. 01 43 26 Testing and Inspecting Agency Qualifications. 01 45 23 Testing and Inspecting Services. 01 45 26 Plant Inspection Procedures. 01 45 33 Code-Required Special Inspections and Procedures. Requirements.