Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, talks about the impact the Biden administration’s Department of Labor nomination will have on contractors.
The roofing contractor's latest violation of Oregon OSHA’s 6-foot trigger-height requirement was the seventh such violation committed by the company since May 2018.
With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.
OSHA fined a New Jersey roofing contractor more than $200,000 following two investigations, one of which occurred after a worker was injured in a fall.
With the Biden administration taking root, new legislation is constantly being developed that will affect contractors, all while OSHA is stepping up its enforcement. It can be tough to keep track of it all, which is why Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks it all down for Roofing Contractor and Walls & Ceilings listeners.
OSHA found a roofing and building products company in violation of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act after firing two truck drivers for raising concerns about vehicle safety.
A recent rash of OSHA investigations and issued penalties should serve as a warning to roofing contractors to step up safety precautions while on the job.
OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers.
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