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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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New Food Safety Whistleblower Regulations: OSHA Bites Off More Than It Can Chew

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Seyfarth Synopis: Employers may face liability for retaliation charges from employees who report food safety issues under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Employers in the food industry have a new headache to...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Safeguarding FSMA's Protectors: OSHA Issues Interim Whistleblower Reporting Regulations

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Our colleague, Alyson Palmer, noted on our Food Liability Law Blog that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an interim final rule on February 13, 2014 creating the process for handling...more

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OSHA Issues Interim Final Rule for FSMA Whistleblower Claims

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The new rule contains important guidance regarding several aspects of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s whistleblower provision. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an interim final...more

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OSHA Issues New Rule for Food Safety Whistleblowers

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Effective Thursday, February 13, 2014, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule governing the agency's future handling of whistleblower complaints under Section 402 of the FDA Food...more

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