Safety

What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

Although commercial construction workers are lower on the priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine, construction employers should encourage vaccinations when they become available.
By Micah Dickie
January 27, 2021
Topics
Safety
by Micah Dickie
As a member of the Fisher Phillip’s Atlanta office Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Practice Group, Micah Dickie represents clients during safety and health inspections by OSHA and defends them during contested OSHA matters. To help avoid litigation, he counsels clients on best practices for mitigating the risk of workplace incidents and OSHA inspections. Micah joined the legal profession after 10 years of real-world experience managing and operating restaurants, owning and operating a restaurant, and working as a packer in a distribution facility. These experiences allow Micah to quickly understand client needs and propose efficient solutions to workplace safety and employment issues.

Related stories

Safety
Help Your Construction Crew Weather Winter on the Jobsite Cover Art

Help Your Construction Crew Weather Winter on the Jobsite

By Jack Smiley
Space heaters, a warm beverage and a delicate snowfall. It's not a Vail resort—it could be your next jobsite.
Safety
All in Together: The Origins of Construction Safety Week Cover Art

All in Together: The Origins of Construction Safety Week

By Mike Choutka
Building a safer industry is the foundation of Construction Safety Week. This week-long campaign started in 2014 when more than 40 companies joined forces to promote safety.
Safety
Safeguarding History: Fire Risks in Renovating Historic Buildings Cover Art

Safeguarding History: Fire Risks in Renovating Historic Buildings

By Birgitte Messerschmidt
In light of Notre Dame's restoration and the current wildfires devastating the Southern California region, safeguarding against fire is at the forefront of everyone's construction concerns.

Follow us




Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Stay in the know with the latest industry news, technology and our weekly features. Get early access to any CE events and webinars.