by oshalegal | Jul 26, 2023 | Construction, OSHA News
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. In its press release, the Department argued that the current standard does not state clearly that PPE...
by oshalegal | Nov 25, 2020 | Construction
The Severe Violator Enforcement Program (“SVEP”) was established in June 2010 to replace OSHA’s replacement to the Enhanced Enforcement Program (“EEP”) after a number of problems with the EEP were identified, including a failure to properly identify and inspect...
by oshalegal | Jun 4, 2020 | Construction, COVID-19
OSHA has issued coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and workers. The guidance includes recommended actions to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. This guidance supplements the general guidance for all workers and employers of workers...
by oshalegal | May 7, 2020 | Construction, COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created a series of industry-specific guidance to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. While many industries have closed due to the shelter-in-place order, many industries have...
