A Missouri roofing company with a history of safety violations is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties after OSHA inspectors observed employees without fall protection at five different job sites.
In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down new rules facing roofing contractors when it comes to worker rights and OSHA inspections.
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a new rule clarifying employee rights to authorize a representative during OSHA inspections, ensuring fair and effective workplace safety measures.
The Department of Labor employed “vigorous litigation” against what it's calling a "serial violator," convincing the contractor to withdraw its contest notice on March 1.
Don't let an OSHA inspection turn into a nightmare. Learn your rights and how to be prepared with expert tips from this episode featuring Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese.
Federal and state regulators are stepping up jobsite enforcement. Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney says to consider these legal defenses when OSHA comes knocking.
The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA plans a meeting on Feb. 22 for its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, covering various industry updates and workgroup discussions.