OSHA Tightens Enforcement on Construction Companies with Safety Violations
All construction companies in Phoenix, Arizona, and elsewhere in the country are required in comply with certain federal and safety standards that are designed to make construction sites safer for workers. When large companies, contractors or subcontractors do not comply with these mandatory safety standards, they can face significant penalties. But the more serious consequence of non-compliance is having an incident at a construction site that could result in serious personal injuries or death.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency that enforces safety laws at workplaces, has apparently increased the number of inspectors in some states to bolster construction site safety compliance, according to a news report.
OSHA has started a new program called the Severe Violators Inspection Program, which officials say, will focus more on large companies rather than small businesses that violate federal construction safety standards.
The Phoenix Arizona construction accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices P.C. hope these programs are effective in curbing the number of safety violations at construction sites in Arizona and nationwide. If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona construction accident, especially as a result of a safety violation on the part of another contractor or subcontractor at the job site, our skilled team of construction accident lawyers can help. We will fight for your rights and make sure you are fairly compensated for your injuries, damages and loss. We always offer a free consultation to injured victims and their families.
Source story: http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2009/08/24/daily16.html?t=printable
