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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 -

Maritime Risks in the Age of COVID-19

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 4/14/2020

It is critical that maritime operators manage the risks that arise from COVID-19 in order to maintain operational capacity. The risks are evolving as the crisis develops, and they can affect different companies in different...more

OSHA Requesting Public Comment on Powered Industrial Truck Standards

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 4/8/2019

OSHA recently announced that it is considering whether it should revise the powered industrial trucks standards for general, construction, and maritime industries. Powered industrial trucks include forklifts, fork trucks,...more

OSHA Enforcement Memo for Crystalline Silica Standard in General Industry and Maritime

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/18/2018

OSHA has just released a Memorandum on the Enforcement Launch for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard in General Industry and Maritime rules....more

OSHA’s Final Rule on Crystalline Silica Standards

Littler on 9/14/2016

Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its long-awaited final rule (https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-03-25/pdf/2016-04800.pdf) setting new workplace permissible exposure...more

New OSHA Directive to Speed Up Resolution of Whistleblower Complaints Under OSH Act, Dodd-Frank, Other Laws

Ballard Spahr LLP on 8/25/2015

A directive to establish nationwide policies and procedures aimed at speeding up the resolution of “whistleblower” complaints handled by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was issued on August 19, 2015....more

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