This webinar will assist companies in all industry sectors to understand basic enforcement principles of OSHA and MSHA at multi-employer worksites.
In the past year, key decisions have been issued affecting management of contractor activities at US worksites and altering decades of legal precedent. The OSHRC decision in Summit Construction reduced general contractor liability for the violations of their "subs," yet there are many misconceptions about what the court actually ordered and how it affect liability exposure. On the other hand, in the mining sector, a 2006 Court of Appeals decision has actually increased a company’s responsibilities for contractor activities and equipment in terms of safety factors. This webinar will explore the complex area of contractor safety and liability issues and offer proactive solutions to improve management programs while reducing liability exposure.
Areas Covered in the seminar:
- Discussion of key federal case law decisions involving OSHA/MSHA enforcement for contractor safety and health violations.
- Review of basic concepts distinguishing contractors from employees.
- Worker’s compensation, statutory employer laws and tort liability issues.
- Issues surrounding training and supervision of non-employees.
- Contractor prequalification and management strategies to protect workers and reduce liability.
Who will benefit:
This webinar will assist companies in all industry sectors to understand basic enforcement principles of OSHA and MSHA at multi-employer worksites.
- Supervisors, superintendents, trainers in construction
- Safety and health program managers
- HR professionals
- Safety and health consultants
- Worker compensation program managers
- In-house counsel
Instructor Profile:
Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP, is an attorney and Certified Mine Safety Professional who is president of the Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC, Beltsville, MD. She represents employers and contractors in OSHA and MSHA litigation and also offers safety-related training and consulting services. She is the author of a chapter on managing contractor risks in the textbook, Construction Safety and Engineering Management, published by the American Society of Safety Engineers. She also is a co-author and co-editor of a forthcoming handbook for safety professionals. Adele is admitted to practice before the MD, DC and PA bars, as well as multiple federal courts, OSHRC and FMSHRC. She is on the adjunct faculty of the Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
