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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

Environmental Protection Agency as satisfying its All Appropriate Inquiry rule to obtain protections from liability under CERCLA, the federal Superfund law. 9601) and petroleum products.” Importantly, the ASTM E1527 is recognized by the U.S. A de minimis conditions is not a recognized environmental condition.”. of this report.

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5 Safety Precautions For Multi-Level Construction Sites

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These challenges include using dangerous tools and poisonous chemicals and being around unsafe working environments. It also ensures you’re not spending money on hospital bills, treating injured workers, and legal liabilities. . Construction workers face various challenges in the course of their work.

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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

The recommendation here is that in an environment of strict liability hazardous substance laws, from CERCLA and its state counterparts to local lead based paint codes, attorneys should be contracting with those undertaking hazardous substance investigations and the like. And it may be much more than that.

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Construction Liability Issues: Common Risks and How to Mitigate Them

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From safety hazards to contractual disputes, the industry faces numerous liability issues that can lead to costly legal battles, project delays, and financial losses. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common construction liability issues and provide strategies to address them effectively.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Meanwhile, crane accidents have a significant economic impact, costing the construction industry billions in medical expenses, legal fees, property damage, and lost productivity.

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Safety Training in the Workplace: Avoiding OSHA Fines and Costly Risks

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OSHA fines, liability risks, and potential harm to team members are major concernsand all of these issues can often be traced back to insufficient safety training or poorly implemented safety programs. Consider project delays, legal battles, insurance rate increases, and the damage done to your companys reputation.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

Given the large number of inquiries we have responded to about Zika, including about liability for building owners, this is a repost of an updated version of my February blog post on the subject. But where a building has an insect management plan, the negligent implementation of a plan may arguably give rise to liability.

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