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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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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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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Moreover, workers are injured or killed almost yearly by falling objects or equipment. Whoever is responsible for breaching their duty of care should compensate for the injuries.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction jobsites, OSHA can issue a citation for a violation of any of its full list of regulations. Workers’ compensation insurance.

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Update: Judge Approves VW Emissions Settlement

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billion settlement with regulators and owners of 475,000 polluting diesel vehicles today. can choose between a buyback or a free fix and compensation, if a repair becomes available. District Court in San Francisco approved Volkswagen's record-setting $14.7 An estimated 475,000 Volkswagen owners in the U.S.

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Safe Site Check In’s Touch-Free, Paperless Check In and Health Screenings, Offer Post Pandemic Benefits

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Guests and workers checking into the site are not required to download an app or create an account, and their personal health information is stored only on their device to comply with HIPAA and OSHA regulations. For each site, the system costs $79 per month for unlimited users and no need to purchase any additional equipment.

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California Increases Enforcement of Roofing Safety Standards

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According to data released by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, there were 367 roofing-related falls from scaffolds, ladders, elevations, and into openings such as skylights in California from 2008-2010. Cal/OSHA roofing regulations can be found in sections 1730 and 1731 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

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. 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.