News & Analysis as of September 20, 2024

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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 -

OSHA’s “Walkaround” Rule Allows Union Reps and Others Access to Private Worksites During Inspections

Troutman Pepper on 4/30/2024

Q. Has OSHA issued any new rules addressing employees’ rights to have representation during an OSHA inspection at a private employer’s worksite? ...more

What Is OSHA's Definition Of A “Willful” Work Safety Violation?

Hendershot Cowart P.C. on 4/24/2024

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines a "willful" violation as one where the employer either knowingly failed to comply with a legal requirement or acted with plain indifference to employee safety....more

OSHA Announces Preference for Safety Helmets over Hard Hats

Husch Blackwell LLP on 1/25/2024

On December 11, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced that it will be “replacing traditional hard hats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets.”...more

OSHA Recommends Use of Safety Helmets Rather Than Hard Hats for Certain Job Sites

Miller & Martin PLLC on 12/22/2023

OSHA has announced that it is replacing traditional hardhats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection sites. Among other problems, hard hats may fall off the...more

‘Tis the Season: OSHA Reminds Employers to Keep Employees Safe in the Cold

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/5/2023

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has put out a reminder to employers on winter weather Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements on how to design an effective PPE program. Employers must provide PPE, to protect workers’ safety,...more

Beltway Buzz - September 2023 #3

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/18/2023

The House Returns, Shutdown Looms. The U.S. House of Representatives returned this week from its August break. As the Buzz has discussed recently, the federal government appropriations process is front and center, and all...more

OSHA to Require Better-Fitting PPE in Construction

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 8/17/2023

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA announced last week a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. A revised standard will clarify that personal protective...more

AI in the Manufacturing Workplace: Can ‘Big Brother’ Keep Employees Safe?

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 8/10/2023

The phrase “artificial intelligence” or “AI” often instills unease and nervousness. In manufacturing, the use of computerized knowledge or AI to convert once-manual tasks into highly automated mechanized tasks evokes equal...more

Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 8/7/2023

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

Proposed OSHA Rule Requires Proper Fit for PPE Used in Construction Industry

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 7/28/2023

It may seem obvious that for personal protective equipment to work, it must be properly fitted for the individual wearing it. However, last week the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a notice of...more

OSHA Proposes Revised PPE Rule for Construction Industry: How Should Employers Prepare?

Fisher Phillips on 7/25/2023

Federal workplace safety officials just announced they are seeking to revise the national Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry to explicitly state that PPE must fit each affected employee...more

OSHA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Employees

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 7/21/2023

On July 20, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would amend 29 C.F.R. 1926.95(c) to require construction employers to make personal protective...more

OSHA Moves to Clarify Construction PPE Standard

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone on 7/20/2023

On July 20, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry....more

COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Do We Stand?

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 5/9/2023

As we have reported previously, on April 10, 2023 President Biden signed legislation ending the COVID-19 National Emergency. However, the rollback of COVID-19 requirements was already underway in many state and municipal...more

EPA Finds TCE, as a Whole Chemical Substance, Poses an Unreasonable Risk to Human Health

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. on 1/23/2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 9, 2023, the availability of the final revision to the risk determination for trichloroethylene (TCE) risk evaluation issued under the Toxic Substances...more

From Snowmageddon to Snowpocalypse: OSHA Highlights Potential Winter Weather Hazards

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/6/2023

Seyfarth Synopsis: On its website, OSHA is highlighting the hazards of working in winter weather and providing resources for employers to help protect their workers....more

EPA Finds Methylene Chloride, as a Whole Chemical Substance, Presents an Unreasonable Risk to Human Health

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. on 11/14/2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on November 10, 2022, the availability of the final revision to the risk determination for the methylene chloride risk evaluation issued under the Toxic Substances...more

OSHA Investigates Cannabis Cultivation Facilities for Respiratory Hazards

Husch Blackwell LLP on 10/24/2022

In January of 2022, a worker in a Massachusetts cannabis cultivation facility died because of “the hazards of ground cannabis dust,” according to a report issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). ...more

OSHA Seeks to Clarify the “P” in PPE, Issues NPRM on ‘Fit’ for Construction Workers

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/20/2022

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with plans to update its standards to “clarify the requirements for the fit” of personal protective equipment (PPE) that must be provided to...more

Facing Your Face Mask Duties – A List of Statewide Orders (UPDATED)

Littler on 9/8/2022

Governors and public health officials across the country implemented stringent mitigation measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. As COVID-19 case rates fluctuate, face coverings are not uncommon as a preventative...more

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard Hats, Head Injuries & OSHA

J.S. Held on 8/4/2022

Introduction - In 2021 the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 68,170 head injuries with 15,730 of those injuries involving eyes. Protecting employees from potential head injuries is an important function of any...more

EEOC Updates Screening, Testing, and Mandatory Vaccination Polices

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints on 7/27/2022

After several months, the EEOC has once again updated its guidance and answers regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s interaction with anti-discrimination laws, with a particular focus on the workplace screening, testing,...more

The First Step in a Proper Site Evaluation: Health & Safety Analysis

J.S. Held on 7/18/2022

When you perform a site visit, you have two goals: collect the information needed to make a proper determination and get home safely to your family. While some hazards are readily visible and easily noticeable, others are...more

Final COVID-19 OSHA Regulation Covering Healthcare Employers Is on OSHA's Agenda for Issuance in September 2022

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 7/18/2022

OSHA's emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring healthcare employers to adhere to numerous regulatory requirements addressing COVID-19 was largely withdrawn in December 2021. On June 21, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor...more

Spread of COVID-Whistleblower Legislative Protections Continues Unabated

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 6/29/2022

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was sudden and devastating, and even as the threat levels subside, the fallout endures. To be sure, the healthcare industry has long been on the forefront of battling the threat to public...more

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