Trent Cotney of Cotney Construction Law discusses what roofing contractors need to know when dealing with project delays caused by the recent protests held across the country.
OSHA is encouraging employers to take steps like isolating workers who begin to exhibit symptoms and establish flexible worksites and hours to keep employees safe during the pandemic.
Purvis Home Improvement Co. agreed to a settlement that will handle OSHA fines from 2015 and 2018, though it doesn't address the $2 million OSHA is seeking related to the death of a worker.
Legacy Roofing Services will begin offering fall prevention and safety protection as a standalone service to commercial building owners and facility managers.
A contractor in the Portland area is facing almost $235,000 in penalties from Oregon OSHA for repeated safety violations, including failing to provide proper fall protection to workers.
OSHA now requires employers to record cases of the coronavirus in specific circumstances, though certain companies may not need to report instances depending on the number of employees.
The owner of RSR Home Construction in New Jersey was found to have lied about instructions given to workers that resulted in injuries related to roofing work.
OSHA is recommending construction industry employers allow workers to wear masks, practice social distancing and keep sick employees at home to prevent exposure to COVID-19.