OSHA Defense
Florida OSHA Defense Attorney
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates federal standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees in all types of industries. Complying with these standards and regulations is a legal requirement. Failure to abide leads to citations and penalties.
Complying with OSHA law can be challenging especially if you do not understand it. With today’s regulatory environment, a Florida OSHA defense attorney is critical to an employer’s ability to understand their obligations and for defense against potential claims.
Partner With Our Florida OSHA Defense Attorneys
Our Florida OSHA defense attorneys understand the importance of reputation. Unfortunately, an OSHA infraction can have a disastrous affect on your business’ reputation. This is why our OSHA experts work tirelessly to provide defense on behalf of construction professionals and other industries facing OSHA complaints. Not only do we have a deep understanding of the citation and inspection process, we have represented and defended clients with serious, repeat, and willful violations.
The Most Violated OSHA Standards
Knowledge is power. Every year, OSHA releases a list of the most common infractions discovered through inspections. Employers are urged to make note of these to ensure their workplaces are in alignment. The list below is just a starting point:
- Fall protection
- Hazard communication
- Scaffolding
- Respiratory protection
- Lockout/Tagout
- Powered industrial truck
- Ladders
- Machine guarding
- Electrical (wiring)
- Electrical (general)
With the above hazards in mind, we strongly encourage employers to do everything in their power to create and enforce a culture of safety, increased morale, and productivity.
Receive OSHA Defense From OSHA Experts
Our Florida OSHA defense attorneys work tenaciously on the behalf of our clients to help them with implement a safer and healthier workplace. We have vast experience defending employers against OSHA citations, contesting a citation, representing clients at informal conferences, and negotiating and reducing penalties on their behalf. We also assist employers with implementing safety plans and training programs to prevent workplace accidents. Due to the increasingly complex nature of OSHA law, we advise employers to contact our office for industry-specific counsel.
If you would like to speak with an experienced Florida OSHA defense attorney, please contact us today.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.