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Three Things to Know for Safety During Stage 3 in Ontario
By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law. What construction businesses should be aware of and execute in the next few months. With Stage 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic re-opening now into its second month in Ontario, there are key items construction businesses of all kinds need to be both aware of and execute. Below, ...
S2:E36 Alison LaValley and Trent Cotney - Decks to Dockets 2020 - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Alison LaValley with NRCA and Trent Cotney with Cotney Construction Law. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome into another Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. I am so excited to ...
Four Important Tips to Reduce Struck-by Hazards in Roofing
By Travis McConnell, Cotney Construction Law. Struck-by injuries are produced by forcible contact or impact between an injured person and an object or piece of equipment, such as an automobile. Unfortunately, struck-by incidents are very common, extremely dangerous, and result in as many as 70 worker fatalities each year. The following ...
Cotney Construction Law Welcomes Two Team Members to its Denver Office
Gabriel D. Pinilla has joined the Cotney Law team as Partner and Ryan K. Markham as Attorney. Cotney Construction Law welcomes Gabriel “Gabe” D. Pinilla and Ryan K. Markham to its Denver, Colorado office. Gabe is a seasoned, results-oriented business and construction law and litigation attorney. He specializes in ...
Megaprojects are Risky Yet Lucrative
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. While more and more megaprojects are awarded and being planned, there are multiple drawbacks to these projects. There’s an increase of owners and developers who are choosing to complete a large collection of construction projects instead of focusing on separate projects. These megaprojects take a significant ...
Which Injuries Lead to a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding the most common on-the-job injuries and which are more likely to end with a workers’ compensation claim. Injuries can happen on the job no matter how safe the construction site is. “Every year there are millions of nonfatal workplace injuries in every type of industry,” ...
Cotney Construction Law Encourages Participation in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down This Month
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Contractors can participate by simply hosting a toolbox talk on fall prevention or conducting inspections of the integrity of safety gear. Well-known in the industry for their defense of contractors against OSHA citations, Cotney Construction Law also encourages contractors to develop strong safety standards ...
Understanding a Construction Contract
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Ensure your contracts protect you; don’t overlook these five elements. Construction contracts are crucial for successful projects. It is important for construction lawyers to review these contracts to ensure they are written clearly, are fair to the involved parties, and protect you and your best interests. Construction ...
Six Important Tips for Maintaining Ladder Safety While Roofing
Ladders are present on virtually every jobsite and provide employees with convenient options to access upper levels. Unfortunately, the hazard of falling can pose significant risks to employees using ladders. Additionally, because non-compliant ladder use is highly visible, it is one of OSHA’s most frequent reasons for issuing citations. To protect employees, ...
Five Key Tips for Effective Hazard Communication (HazCom)
OSHA requires that the identities and hazards of chemicals be available to workers in the workplace. In fact, HazCom was the second-most commonly cited standard by OSHA in 2019. The following tips will help roofers comply with OSHA’s regulations and keep employees informed: Written HazCom programs are required by law. Each ...
