OSHA Construction Updates You should be Aware of for 2026

Overview:

Most employers consider OSHA Safety Programs to be just another expense. Actually, the program cabs become a profit center saving thousands of dollars. 

• Will give an example of how an employer avoided a $150,000 lawsuit from an employee o What you can expect from following a well-designated blueprint of OSHA regulations
• In California, the minimum citation is now $18,000. In other states, $12,700 
• In general, what will be the cost to create a good safety program

Areas Covered in the Session:

• What does OSHA want to review when they come calling”? 
• What you can do to prevent accidents
• What you can do to retain control of an injury once it occurs 
• How to deal with supervisors who aren’t sure what their responsibilities are regarding safety 
• Why enforcement is so important
• Other subjects that are related that will be addressed 
• • How to reduce the possibility of litigation by providing proper training to HR and supervisors. 
  • How to investigate a reported injury to reduce litigation
  • Some tips I have learned that can be very helpful 

Who Will Benefit:

• Construction Attorneys
• Construction Company Executives 
• Contractors’ Project Management Staff 
• Subcontractors
• Construction Managers
• Project Owners and Sponsors