New Jersey Attorneys: Violation of OSHA Regulations
Work Safety Issues · Mold · Fumes · Exposure · Contractor Negligence
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor provides for legal remedies for workers who have been hurt on the job because of violations of state and federal work safety standards, including the improper installation and maintenance of scaffolding and machine guards and failure to ensure operator competence in the case of construction and industrial trucks, forklifts and powered hand trucks.
If you were hurt because of violations of OSHA regulations in Monmouth County or Ocean County, contact us today. We can help you identify your legal options for holding those responsible for your construction site or other workplace accident accountable for their negligence. Contact our office in Ocean, New Jersey, for a free case evaluation.
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Improper maintenance, construction and use of scaffolding continue to be among the top-ranking violations of OSHA regulations. If you were injured or a loved one was hurt in a fall from scaffolding or a scaffolding collapse, contact Shebell & Shebell in Monmouth County immediately.
Other violations of OSHA regulations that continue to pose a risk to Jersey Shore construction workers, factory workers and other employees include:
- Failure to establish and maintain an effective respiratory protection policy, especially on job sites where there are known hazardous substances such as asbestos, hexavalent chromium and toxic mold
- Failure to lockout/tagout machinery during maintenance
- Improper wiring and electrical protection
- Failure to inform workers about the hazards of dangerous chemicals and toxic fumes, increasing the risk of workplace exposure
If you believe that your construction site or other workplace is unsafe, it is important to protect yourself. Notifying your supervisor or site manager in person and in writing is a first step. Consulting a respected attorney at an established New Jersey work safety law firm like Shebell & Shebell will help safeguard you against any illegal employer retaliation when you report a violation of OSHA regulations. Contact us today for a free consultation.
