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ARTICLES BY THOMAS WELBY

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• When are Safety Measures “Infeasible”?
  By Thomas H. Welby, P.E., ESQ.
  Many of us recall the popular poster of several decades ago which spoofed OSHA regulations by depicting a OSHA-Compliant Cowboy.  The horse and rider were so encumbered by safety devices (harness and tether, goggles and gas mask, hardhat, safety net, backup alarm, etc.!), that the cowpoke was no longer able to feasibly herd cattle.  Read full article...
   
• Unpreventable Employee Misconduct
  By Thomas H. Welby, P.E., ESQ.
  In the Construction industry today, every responsible contractor is concerned with job site safety.  Safety policy might be motivated by contractual requirements, legal requirements to comply with the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), a genuine concern for the health and well being of employees, or most probably, a combination of these factors.  Read full article..
   
• High Court K.O.’s Pay-If-Paid- Cause
  By Thomas H. Welby, P.E., ESQ.
  On December 7, 1995, the New York Court of Appeals, the highest Court in this State, handed-down a decision which changes the body of construction law and impacts the process of subcontracting. All CIC members, whether they are general contractors, subcontractors or suppliers, will be affected by the Court's ruling.  Read full article...
   
• Important Changes to the 1997 AIA Standard Contract Documents
  By Thomas H. Welby, P.E., ESQ.
  Over the past century, the construction contract documents published by the American Institute of Architects have become an industry standard. First published in 1888, these agreements are now used throughout the nation on projects of every size and scope, in both the private and public sectors.  Read full article....