Defending Against Safety Claims
A number of industries are at high risk for workplace injuries. Businesses engaged in manufacturing, agriculture and construction are more likely than others to experience workplace safety claims. It is important for supervisors and managers to be able to protect their employees from injury, and the company from claims.
Employers have an obligation to ensure a safe work environment. In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of occupational safety and health regulations (both federal and state), that employers must comply with, along with enhanced civil and criminal penalties.
Mr. Wilson assists clients by:
- Advising on the application of, and compliance with, Federal and State OSHA standards;
- Advising and representing clients in response to OSHA inspections;
- Representing employers in OSHA litigation; and
- Preparing or reviewing written safety programs, standard operating procedures, workplace safety rules, and employee handbooks for compliance with state and federal statutes.
Workplace safety is a major concern for employers; especially those in high risk industries.
Experienced and knowledgeable
San Diego attorney Scott A. Wilson has been practicing employment law in Southern California for more than 30 years. During that time, he has handled numerous workplace safety claims on behalf of employers. He has also helped clients develop training and procedures that keep employees safe and reduce the incidence of claims.
Contact lawyer Scott A. Wilson to discuss workplace safety issues.
Call his San Diego, California, law office at 619.234.9011.
Avoiding claims
Mr. Wilson helps clients avoid workplace safety claims. He advises on compliance with federal and California (OSHA) safety standards. He advises clients on the state-required Injury and Illness Prevention Program for their employees. He works with employers to develop specific training and review programs for particular job categories.
He ensures that managers understand the issues related to workers’ compensation claims. It is particularly important that company leadership understand terminating or disciplining an employee who files a workers’ compensation or other safety claim is illegal. Mr. Wilson conducts training as needed for supervisors so they do not leave their company open to a retaliation claim.
Investigating and defending against claims
Even after extensive training and preventive actions, workplace safety and workers’ compensation claims occur. Mr. Wilson determines the validity of the employee’s claim and works with clients to devise the proper defense strategy. If investigation reveals that a claim is valid, he works with clients to prevent such claims in the future.
Mr. Wilson has many years of experience with claim prevention and defense. Contact his San Diego office to discuss any matters related to safety in the workplace. Call him at 619.234.9011 (office), 619.851.8441 (cellular) or email to scott@pepperwilson.com.
