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Introduction Receiving an OSHA citation can be a daunting experience for any business. However, it’s essential to understand that you can challenge these citations if
Introduction Safety isn’t just a priority in the high-stakes construction world—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. Yet, despite stringent regulations and extensive safety protocols, construction
Introduction Navigating the complexities of the construction industry on Long Island demands more than just skillful project management and craftsmanship. It requires legal expertise to
Delays are often inevitable in construction projects and can significantly impact timelines, budgets, and relationships between parties involved. When these delays occur, stakeholders may seek
Insurance is one of the most important things for anyone in construction to understand. However, many people often do not know the critical differences between
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A stop work order on a construction site can be a major setback for any project in New York City. Issued by the Department of
When undertaking a construction project, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the key players involved. Two critical roles
Owning a home is a significant investment, and homeowners often take great care to maintain their property. However, unexpected incidents can occur, such as a
When analyzing whether something is an abnormally dangerous activity, the criteria of Restatement of Torts Second (§ 520) are often looked to, mainly the: “(a) existence of a high degree of risk of some harm to the person,
Labor Law § 240 provides that “all contractors and owners and their agents, except owners of one and two-family dwellings who contract for but do not direct or control the work, in the erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting,
An exception exists under §§ 240, 241 and 241-a of the N.Y. Labor Law which is provided to an owner of one and two-family dwellings who contract for, but do not direct or control, work. Khela v. Neiger,
As the party with the ultimate responsibility for a construction project, an owner has statutory and common-law obligations to protect workers from accidents that are capable of being anticipated. However, an owner does not have an obligation to
A contractor’s obligations towards construction safety are similar to that of an owner’s, but are more extensive. Not only are contractors obligated to provide safe job sites, they must also provide workers with safe equipment, tools, and safety
In 1969, New York joined a majority of other jurisdictions which hold that one who engages in blasting work will be responsible for any injury to neighboring properties caused by the blasting, regardless of fault. In Spano v.
In New York, a violation of the Scaffold Law occurs where a scaffold is inadequate in and of itself to protect workers against the elevation-related hazards encountered while dismantling that device, and it is the only safety devise
Beginning April 15, 2010, contractors that are performing underpinning or rock blasting as part of earthwork must include the approximate date these activities will commence when notifying the New York City Department of Buildings. All contractors with permits
Why should a contractor care about a subcontractor’s insurance? All general contractors must obtain a commercial general liability policy to protect themselves from claims of bodily injury from their employees or the general public and property damage that
Document the Construction Site Injury It is a good practice to have all witnesses to the construction accident fill out accident reports. Get basic contact information for the witness and have them put a statement in writing. A
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