Construction & Workplace Legal Terms
Construction accident and workplace safety legal terms covering OSHA regulations, scaffolding accidents, and employer liability.
3 terms in this category
OSHA Violation
A failure to comply with workplace safety and health standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a federal agency that regulates workplace conditions.
Scaffold Law
A statute, most notably New York Labor Law Section 240, that imposes absolute liability on property owners and contractors for gravity-related injuries sustained by workers on construction sites.
Third-Party Workplace Claim
A personal injury lawsuit filed by an injured worker against a party other than their employer, such as a subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer, for injuries sustained on the job.
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