This audio conference was recorded on Thursday - April 2, 2009

Credits:

This audio conference qualifies for Continuance of Certification (COC) credit. CSPs will earn 0.05 COC points for attending this audio conference.

Description:

In 2007, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) issued a ruling striking down a longtime doctrine that permitted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to cite general contractors for safety violations committed by subcontractors even if none of their direct employees were exposed to the hazard.

The ruling is currently being appealed. In the interim, however, several states have enacted laws concerning multi-employer worksites, and OSHA has issued new guidance on this topic. The bottom line is that there are several circumstances under which a general contractor may be cited for safety and health hazards created by its subcontractors.

Don’t get caught off guard. Order this comprehensive 90-minute audio conference recording all about this important issue.

Speaker(s):

Adele Abrams, Esq., is the principal for the Adele Abrams law firm in Beltsville, Maryland. She is an attorney and safety professional who represents employers and contractors nationwide in OSHA and MSHA litigation and workers’ compensation cases. She also provides safety and health training and consultation services. In addition to her legal and mediation practice, Abrams is an instructor for the Council on Education in Management and regularly presents seminars for the U.S. Department of Labor, state agencies, national trade groups, and private companies.

You and your colleagues will learn:

• How OSHA defines “multiple employers,” and how the OSHRC ruling could affect that definition
• When a general contractor may – and may not – be cited for the safety violations of its subcontractors
• The latest OSHA guidance concerning multi-worksite enforcement
• How to reduce your chances of being held liable for your subcontractors’ safety missteps
• How to draft a liability disclaimer that will stand up in court
• Common (and costly) mistakes contractors make when dealing with their subcontractors – and how to avoid them
• Why you must always carefully examine your subcontractors’ incident rates