Jacksonville construction accidents: Who is at Fault?
When determining responsibility in a Florida construction accident, several factors must be considered. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) holds the prime contractor responsible for construction site safety. This makes sense, given that prime contractors are involved with all aspects of worksite management, including coordinating work schedules, work quality, and equipment on-site. Even when a subcontractor is present on a Florida construction site, the prime contract is still ultimately responsible. Both prime and subcontractor share responsibility when a subcontractor is involved.
Prime and subcontractors can prevent construction accidents through a focus on safety. This includes proper training in the use of dangerous equipment, monitoring employees for overexertion, and training in proper lifting techniques to prevent all-too-common back and soft tissue injuries. If you have been hurt in a Jacksonville construction accident call the Law Office of Henry Gare at (904) 387-6101.