Response to the spread of the Coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 is evolving quickly, and both private and government agencies are working hard to create and distribute guidance for staying healthy and safe. Because the situation is unprecedented, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not yet have comprehensive legal requirements for employers. However, all…
March 17, 2020 Across the globe, governments and businesses are bracing for and responding to the impacts of a worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and employers have decisions to make. You may be evaluating employee travel plans, conference attendance, remote work policies, and potential office closures. You are almost certainly concerned not only about the life…
An affordable housing crisis has been developing across the United States since before the Great Recession, and in many areas it threatens the vitality of the entire region. Access to housing has been a concern of the federal government since The National Housing Act of 1934 created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Since then, many…
The affordable housing crisis isn’t just a problem for low-income families. It’s a problem for entire communities and economies, and it’s threatening to devastate many urban areas around the country. The Nature and History of the Affordable Housing Crisis In urban areas around the country, low-income families and individuals struggle to afford housing that provides…
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, it promised greater accessibility for more Americans to public spaces and amenities. Among other provisions, the ADA requires property owners and businesses to ensure that facilities open to the public can accommodate people of diverse physical abilities. In the time since, various…
The Florida legislature is currently evaluating a bill for new Legionnaires’ Disease legislation intended to help protect the public from Legionnaires’ Disease. The new legislation would create new management and reporting requirements for property owners. Here’s what you need to know. What Legionnaires’ Disease Is, and Why It’s a Public Health Threat Legionnaires’ Disease is…
Most professional land developers think of the civil engineer as a necessary evil–responsible for the boring task of making water flow downhill, but not much beyond that–all while costing a substantial chunk of the development budget. It doesn’t have to be that way. When you partner with the right civil engineer, they’ll turn “making water…
Boston-area residents were shocked and horrified this past November when the manager at a Buffalo Wild Wings died, and 11 others were injured, in what appeared to be a freak accident involving cleaning products. While some details are still unclear, the accident appeared to be caused by an employee accidentally mixing an ordinary sanitizing agent…
Despite advances in safety technology and practice, construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Every job site contains hundreds of potential hazards, in a landscape that changes on a daily basis. Annually, almost a thousand people die due to construction accidents, representing 20.7% of total private industry fatalities. Tens of…
Annually, around 5,000 workers die and millions are injured on the job. Many of these deaths and injuries are preventable, caused by Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) violations. In September, OSHA revealed preliminary data about the top ten violations they’ve cited in 2019. The list is largely unchanged from 2018, with two violations trading…
