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Breaking: Lawsuit Against USGBC Dismissed

Green Building Law Update

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed Henry Gifford's lawsuit (PDF) against the US Green Building Council. "The strong categorical test provides that 'the plaintiff must be a competitor of the defendant and allege a competitive injury.'"

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Two Tips For A Safer Project

FDR Safety

The United States is and has always been one of the fastest growing nations in the world. Whether hiring directly or using a 3rd party company, hiring the right safety professional will increase the likelihood of developing a Safety Culture while decreasing the risk of injuries, accidents, and violations.

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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA argued that the injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 logs created reasonable suspicion of hazards which suggested the existence of violations.

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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA argued that the injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 logs created reasonable suspicion of hazards which suggested the existence of violations.

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August 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

FDRsafety named one of the top 3 safety consulting firms in the U.S. The latest edition of the annual Injury Facts book published by the National Safety Council is out, and while company CEOs and safety directors might not take the time to read all 210 pages, there is one set of statistics worth special attention. By Fred Rine.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

If an OSHA funded consultation visit is in progress, or if the facility is pursuing or received an inspection exemption through a consultation program, the inspection may be limited or stopped. The compliance officer will inspect records of deaths, injuries and illnesses that the company is required to keep.

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constructionattorneyblog: False Claims lands Engineer in jail

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. In United States v.

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