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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

Beyond Mold, Asbestos & Lead: The Role of the Industrial Hygienist in the Construction Industry

J.S. Held on 9/8/2022

Since its inception, a professional performing the job of an Industrial Hygienist (“IH”) has been dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of the worker. Over the years, this role has evolved as a result of changes in...more

Who Reads the Instructions Anyway? The Role of Job Descriptions in Limiting Liability

Dentons on 6/21/2017

How many times have you heard employment counsel say, “update your job descriptions?” Enough that you dream of updates? Enough that one of my clients commented, “I feel like that’s tattooed on my brain.” ...more

Five Workplace New Year’s Resolutions for 2017

Snell & Wilmer on 1/24/2017

With the New Year comes the annual tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions—along with the annual tradition of breaking those resolutions by the second week of January. Even if last year’s Christmas tree survived longer...more

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