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April 2017 Newsletter – A “New, New OSHA” Emerges

FDR Safety

Illinois contractor fined $267K after continuing to expose workers to fall hazards. Homebuilder, Florida contractor fined $107K for exposing workers to dangerous falls, other hazards. OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents. Ladder safety is focus of national outreach campaign.

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#135:  Unconscionable Arbitration Agreements

NH Construction Law

Rafiei , 2024 WL 1470909 (April 5, 2024), recently rendered an opinion worth noting by all residential contractors, including in New Hampshire, who insert arbitration clauses with fee-splitting provisions in their contracts as a strategy for discouraging claims. ’” Awuah v. Coverall North America, Inc. , 3d 7, 12 (1st Cir.

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4 Lessons Construction Companies Can Take From Episodes 1 & 2 of The Last Dance

Construction Junkie

In an attempt to justify talking about the Chicago Bulls on a construction blog, I’m going to pull some lessons out of the first couple of episodes from the series that contractors can apply to their own business. As Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf explained, why would you risk a career ending injury for short term gain?

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Top 10 OSHA violations by contractors. OSHA standards for construction.

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constructionattorneyblog: AIA plans change to Statute of Limitations.

Construction Lawyer

He is a partner in the law firm of Sabo & Zahn, concentrating in construction law and representing owners, contractors, architects, developers, engineers and other parties in the construction process. For a number of months, draft versions have been distributed to various groups for comment. This is not some idle exercise.

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

Levelset

Professional liability insurance provides contractors coverage from financial losses that happen as a result of their errors, mistakes, or negligence. For instance, a plumber who fails to properly lay a pipe could cause water damage that leads to an expensive repair for the general contractor. What is professional liability insurance?

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

Levelset

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.