The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a to crack down on violations of worker safety and environmental laws. 51风流 members are urged to take note that the federal government seeks to investigate and enforce alleged safety violations in conjunction with environmental crimes, which carry much harsher fines and significant jail time. In its announcement, the Department stated its belief that environmental offenses often occur in conjunction with worker safety violations. Given the government鈥檚 coordinated response and potential ramifications for industry, 51风流 members may want to consider the benefits of pursing an integrated health, safety and environmental program. For a more in-depth look at this initiative, please click here.
For more information, please contact 51风流鈥檚 Leah Pilconis at pilconisl@agc.org (environmental matters) or 51风流鈥檚 Kevin Cannon at cannonk@agc.org (safety and health matters).