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OSHA issues ANPRM on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention

On October 27, 2021, OSHA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Heat Injury & Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. 86 Fed. Reg. 59309 (Oct. 27, 2021). As announced in the ANPRM, OSHA is...more

OSHA Seeks Public Feedback On The Whistleblower Protection Program

On October 13, 2021, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold a virtual meeting (via telephone and Microsoft Teams) to receive public comments and suggestions...more

MSHA Proposes A Requirement For Written Safety Programs For Surface Mobile Equipment

On September 9, 2021, MSHA expects to publish a Proposed Rule requiring mine operators to develop and implement written safety programs for their powered haulage equipment used at surface mines and surface areas of...more

The Biden Administration: Expected Changes At The Department Of Labor

On March 22, 2021, former two-term Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor in a 68-29 Senate vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) supported Walsh’s nomination as Secretary of Labor due in...more

Doug Parker, Chief Of Cal OSHA, Nominated To Lead OSHA

On April 9, 2021, the White House issued a press release announcing its nomination of Douglas Parker (Parker) for the position of Assistant Secretary for the Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA). Parker is currently...more

Governor Polis's "Safer At Home And In The Vast, Great Outdoors" Order Opens Up Parts Of Colorado's Recreation Sector, While...

On June 2, 2020, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020-091, “Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors” (the "EO"). The order continues to strongly encourage such now-familiar precautions as social distancing and...more

What Fatal Accidents Are On The Rise In OSHA Region VII?

Last month, OSHA’s administrator for Region VII issued a press release announcing the agency’s intention to counter the increase in work-related fatalities in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. During the current fiscal year...more

New Metal/Nonmetal Workplace Exam Rule Goes Into Effect Tomorrow

Yesterday we attended one of the last MSHA Stakeholders Meetings regarding the new Metal/Nonmetal workplace exam rule. In case you were unable to attend any of the meetings, the PowerPoint presented at the sessions can be...more

In Healthcare Worker Safety, California Leads The Way

In the last two months, the healthcare industry has seen both federal and state efforts to further regulate healthcare worker safety. Stakeholders and other jurisdictions are keeping an eye on these developments, which could...more

What effect does the government shutdown have on OSHA and MSHA enforcement?

Everyone from political junkies to average citizens has an opinion on the January 2018 government shutdown, and some may have bets on its duration. However, while the government continues to flounder, the private sector...more

OSHA staffing ups and downs – what could it mean for employers?

Part of the Trump administration’s political platform was to shrink the size of the federal government that is not involved in defense and security. As that trickles down to OSHA, what will fewer compliance officers mean for...more

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