Defective Guardrail Information A properly designed guardrail must do more than simply prevent a vehicle from leaving the roadway. It must not deflect the striking vehicle back into traffic, or act as a ramp and send it airborne. A guardrail must deform in ... Read More
Crane Operator Licensing: Pennsylvania Since November 2008, crane operators in Pennsylvania have required a license issued by the state. Under the provisions of House Bill 647, approved by the Pennsylvania state legislature, crane operators had until 2010 to comply with the new regulation. Read More
Workers’ Rights: Pennsylvania The laws and regulations established by Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry ensure that workers are compensated fairly, have safe working environments, and that employers are not impeding on employee rights. Some of these laws and regulations – and the ... Read More
The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) attempts to protect workers, occupants and patrons of structures throughout the state from unnecessary harm or hazard. Read More
Rights to a Safe Workplace under OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHAct) was enacted to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work. The law requires that employers provide their employees with working conditions that are free of known dangers. The Act ... Read More
