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New York’s Highest Court Weighs in on N.Y. Labor Law

N.Y. Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to persons employed at or lawfully frequenting a construction site. If a worker is injured on a construction...more

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As Snow Season Approaches, OSHA Focuses On Rollover Protection For Tractor Operators

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Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has recently highlighted tractor operator safety by increasing use of rollbars or cage frames....more

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Who’s on First? Washington State Employer Liability at the Worksite for Safety Violations

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The Washington Supreme Court handed down a new framework last week on an employer’s responsibility at the worksite for health and safety violations. The Tradesmen decision results from two separate lawsuits involving...more

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Biden Administration Announces Heat-Related Hazard Inspection Initiative, Upcoming Rulemaking

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As part of the Biden Administration's efforts to protect workers, the White House announced formal efforts to address heat-related illnesses. The first step is OSHA's recent memo establishing an enforcement initiative to...more

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[Webinar] Staying Safe in a COVID-19 World: Corporate Due Diligence and Job Site Safety for Construction Companies - December 8th,...

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With the shifting and varied state and local COVID-19 orders, contractors are wondering how to do so in a safe, productive way, and how to navigate the legal, regulatory, and practical challenges. This presentation,...more

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Covid on the Job: Construction Sites and Employment Law [More With McGlinchey Ep. 9]

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Construction has been deemed an essential industry during this pandemic, but what do employers do when the Coronavirus hits their job site? In this episode of More with McGlinchey, Mag Bickford and Zelma Frederick chat...more

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Safe Work Australia Releases Draft WHS Code of Practice for Construction Work

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On 30 August 2013, Safe Work Australia released a revised draft model Work Health and Safety Code of Practice for Construction Work (Code) after it was determined that the original draft Code needed to provide a greater level...more

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