Keyless Ignitions and the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Straight Talks: Autonomous regulations around the world
Straight Talks: Innovations in product liability for autonomous and connected vehicles
In the high stakes construction world, OSHA often issues citations for the lack of fall protection, scaffolding hazards, hazard communication failures, electrical hazards, and inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)....more
OSHA enforces almost 1,000 standards and tens of thousands of individual regulations related to General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and other industries. Once again, OSHA released its preliminary data for the top ten...more
1. What is a construction accident lawsuit? A construction accident lawsuit is a legal claim made by someone who has been injured on a construction site as result of negligence or a safety violation. This could involve...more
Michael Henderson, a young worker employed by Springhill Construction Ltd. died while working at a wastewater treatment and pumping plant in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in 2018. The City of Fredericton contracted with...more
While recently meeting with a group of contractors, I noticed that three large general contractors were requiring their employees to wear safety helmets instead of traditional hardhats, despite the approximately $120 cost per...more
In October, a Florida jury found a general contractor liable for $45 million for the death of a motorist killed by one of the contractor’s trucks pulling out of a road construction job site. The case highlights the importance...more