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OSHA Compliance Enforcement Under President Biden

FDR Safety

One area of change that will affect thousands, if not millions of employers comes in the form of OSHA regulation and enforcement. Employers should pay attention to several workplace safety initiatives that will likely be implemented early on in the Biden administration. How can employers prepare for Biden’s OSHA?

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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

Construction Junkie

41% of respondents to the NAWIC survey ranked their employers below 80 for equal treatment of men and women on a scale of 1-100. Discrimination and Harassment The Levelset survey also highlighted discrimination against and harassment of women in the workplace due to their gender. courtesy of NAWIC/Safe Site Check In.

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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. • How to respond.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

Throughout American history, women and minority workers have experienced fewer employment opportunities. The Biden-Harris administration targets some of the current employment limitations in its infrastructure bill. BBB also focuses on increasing employment opportunities as we transition out of the global pandemic.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Liability coverage is also a part of business auto policies if you collide with another vehicle and injuries occur.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

In the case of catastrophic accidents, including fatalities or accidents resulting in multiple serious injuries, special care must be taken when it comes to the designation of company representatives. As we have discussed in previous updates, employers should designate a company representative far in advance of any OSHA inspection.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

As a result, the home builder could be considered a joint employer, potentially making them liable for employment law violations by a trade partner or for negligence or an injury caused by a subcontractor’s employees. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., office of Akerman. .

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