Be sure that you’re workers are protected and that you are aware of any other occupational safety issues that arise in the lead paint arena.  Business of Construction Construction Law Contracts Occupational Safety Construction EPA Jim Inhofe Lead paint Occupational Safety and Health Administration United States Environmental Protection Agency virginia construction attorneyLead paint (Photo credit: Wikipedia). We’ve discussed the Lead Paint RRP requirements in the past here at Construction Law Musings.  Recently, Senator James Inhofe introduced legislation ( S. MORE >>

Learn How To Weld Welding School & Job Info welding career welding jobs welding occupation welding outlookCurrently there are over 30,000 welding positions available on careerbuilder.com. The United States Department of Labor states, “Job prospects should be good for skilled welders because employers are reporting difficulty finding enough qualified people.” Over 400,000 people are currently employed as welders in the US. When choosing a career there is much to consider. You may wonder if increased automation will eliminate welding as a career. MORE >>

 . Gas and electrical work is crucial for the health and safety of every household and must not be underestimated at any time – MPs have warned. The Communities and Local Government Committee recently produced a report looking at the potential risks of doing DIY work in high risk level trades such as gas and electrics. The report also aims to raise public awareness about health and safety procedures, as well as encouraging people to work more responsively. It also states that all electrical checks need to meet the requirements of the Building Control Service. MORE >>

Styled the “Protecting America’s Workers Act,&# the bill’s summary explains that it would let the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce stiffer penalties for willful safety violations that result in serious injury or death.&# Rep Lynn Woolsey, from Finance-Commerce.com. What kind of stiffer penalties?    Well, many are concerned that the bill could extend criminal liability to foremans, superintendents and safety directors within an organization. Is this a serious problem? Will this bill gain traction? Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. MORE >>

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