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
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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.
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