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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 -
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California Department of Public Health Issues New Order Revising COVID-19 Definitions and Procedures

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On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an order addressing COVID-19 disease control and prevention. The new order is for non-healthcare settings, takes effect immediately, and is...more

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Public Health Emergency No More: Pitfalls Employers Should Avoid While Easing Their COVID-Era Policies

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After more than three years, both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have ended their classification of COVID-19 as a public/global health emergency. In conjunction...more

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

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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

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2023 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook for Manufacturers

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This week, we wrap up our forecast of annual trends with a focus on environmental, health, and safety issues that we expect many manufacturers may face this year. 1.  ESG Developments...more

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Colds, Flu, and Facing an Iowa Winter

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We are fast approaching winter, and the Iowa Department of Public Health will be regularly announcing flu rates and weather alerts will be blaring at us weekly. And like your car, you may need to winterize your employee...more

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CPSC Presses Onward with Equity Action Plan

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In late spring, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) held a roundtable for interested stakeholders to discuss the Equity Action Plan it issued on January 20, 2022. In hosting the public forum, the CPSC sought to...more

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

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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 remain popular as a preventative...more

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

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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 remain popular as a preventative...more

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Virginia Drafts COVID-19 Guidance As It Mulls Eliminating Standard

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Virginia has drafted workplace guidance in the event it strikes down its first-in-the-nation COVID-19 standard. On his first day in office, Governor Glenn Younkin declared Virginia “open for business” and issued...more

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Mask Mandate Rollback in California: What Employers Need to Know

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The statewide mask mandate in California expires February 15, 2022. While the relaxing of this mandate will bring some change, it is important for employers to know what this does and does not mean for them....more

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The State of Masking Requirements in Oregon

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In a shifting landscape of federal and state rules, mandates, and legal challenges to them, Oregon employers may be wondering whether face masks and related requirements are still in effect. Until at least February 2022,...more

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CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine After Infection or Exposure to COVID-19

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On December 27, 2021, and January 4, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued updated guidance shortening both the recommended time individuals are required to isolate after contracting COVID-19 and...more

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

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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 remain popular as a preventative...more

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Shorter COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Periods Will Impact Workplaces

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The CDC announced changes on December 27, 2021 to its isolation and quarantine period recommendations for those who test positive or are exposed to COVID-19. Our guidance for the workplace follows. Updated CDC Guidance...more

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CDC’s Latest Guidance Shortens Quarantine Duration for Some COVID-19 Positive Individuals

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On December 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommendation for lengths of quarantine and isolation in light of what is currently known about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant....more

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OSHA stays implementation of vaccine mandate, pending Sixth Circuit review of the legal challenges

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As we have previously reported, the recently announced Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) vaccine mandate, issued as an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), has been challenged in multiple suits filed around...more

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Luck Of The Draw: The Fate Of OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate Now Is In The Hands Of The Sixth Circuit

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As HR Legalist reported, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) emergency temporary standard (ETS) regarding vaccination requirements is in purgatory. While the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth...more

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Appellate Court Halts OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing

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Immediately after OSHA published its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing for private sector workers, various individuals, covered employers, states and other groups challenged its validity...more

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[Webinar] Vexed by the Vax: Understanding the Current State of Vaccine Science and Vaccine Laws - November 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:00...

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As the number of discussions on returning to the office in a post-pandemic world increases, so does the number of questions about vaccine expectations. On November 4th, OSHA released the much anticipated Emergency Temporary...more

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The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from August 2021

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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New York State Department of Health Adopts COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate For Health Care Workers

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On August 16, 2021, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all healthcare workers in New York State are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The mandate is applicable to staff at hospitals and long-term...more

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State of Oregon and Multnomah County Publish Details of Indoor Mask Requirements

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As we previously wrote about, the State of Oregon and Multnomah County are each imposing new indoor mask requirements beginning today, August 13, 2021, in response to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic driven by the Delta...more

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OSHA and Infection Control Training Requirements—Roots of Wisdom

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued numerous complex and detailed rules and standards that apply to, and regulate, dental practices. Although many dental and specialty practices believe they...more

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Effective Date Announced for New COVID-19 Safety Rule for Healthcare Providers

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OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard imposes new COVID-19 requirements on healthcare providers.  Employers must comply with most provisions by July 6, 2021....more

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OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Guidance Focused on Protecting Unvaccinated and At-Risk Employees

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On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) –  the federal agency tasked with ensuring that working conditions are safe and healthful by setting and enforcing standards and by providing...more

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