Workplace Safety Partner Discusses Risk of Having an Overly Detailed Safety Plan
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1.23.23
In an interview with Construction Dive, Howard Mavity shares his insights on why an overly detailed safety plan can be a liability when facing a potential OSHA fine. He explains that even when a contractor’s internal guidance goes beyond OSHA standards, if the agency can show that the company’s own rules were not followed, the incident can become a more severe willful violation. Howard also notes that the agency or opposing lawyers will always look to use documented evidence against a contractor. "Lawyers poke holes. That’s life," Howard said.
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