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As Cyber Regulators Rush Toward New Rules, Shifting Foundations May Complicate Compliance

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These days, cyber regulators are in a hurry. Commentators have observed, the “federal government is quietly directing a seismic shift in the economy” with new mandates. Ann Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for...more

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OSHA Employees Will Now Wear Safety Helmets

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On December 11, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced  that its employees would now be using safety helmets in place of traditional hard hats when inspecting employer establishments....more

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Pennsylvania Stays in a Minority of Two States in Prohibiting Evidence of Compliance With Government and Industry Standards in...

Just before Christmas, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivered a lump of coal to products liability defendants: Sullivan v. Werner Co., 2023 WL 8859656 (Pa. Dec. 22, 2023), affirming a lower court ruling that barred evidence...more

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

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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

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Virginia Passes Permanent Standard On COVID-19

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The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board enacted a Permanent Standard on COVID-19 in workplaces in a 9-4 vote on January 13, 2021. On July 15, 2020, Virginia became the first state in the nation to promulgate an...more

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Be Wary Of OSHA “Approved” PPE

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OSHA’s long-standing position is that it does not approve or endorse particular products. Moreover, the determination of compliance with OSHA’s standards cannot be based on an evaluation of the equipment or devices alone....more

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Virginia Passes First-In-Nation OSHA Standard For COVID-19

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In a split vote, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board passed a first-in-the-nation standard to address COVID-19 in workplaces. Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), the state’s version of the Occupational...more

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New Ansi Standards for Aerial Work Platforms Coming March 2020

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New ANSI standards are going into effect March 1, 2020, for aerial work platforms. It is important to note that these standards are not OSHA requirements unless they would be adopted by OSHA, which is unlikely in the near...more

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OSHA Requests Information For Use Of Powered Industrial Trucks In Maritime, Construction And General Industry

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On March 11, 2019, OSHA issued a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register seeking comments and information from stakeholders regarding the use of powered industrial trucks (PITs) for maritime (1915.120, 1917.43,...more

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Employer Not Required to Accommodate Employee's Inability to Wear Safety Shoes

In addition to OSHA rules, many safety-sensitive businesses use ANSI or other standards organizations’ guidelines to develop their safety programs. Earlier this month, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of...more

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REMINDER: Arkansas Environmental Federation Health & Safety Seminar: Little Rock, Arkansas – November 2nd

The Arkansas Environmental Federation (“AEF”) will hold a Health and Safety Seminar (“Seminar”) on November 2nd in Little Rock, Arkansas....more

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Arkansas Environmental Federation Health & Safety Seminar: Little Rock, Arkansas – November 2nd

The Arkansas Environmental Federation (“AEF”) will hold a Health and Safety Seminar (“Seminar”) on November 2nd in Little Rock, Arkansas....more

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Construction Law Advisory - December 2015

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Use of Drones Increasing in Construction Industry - Affordable and easy-to-fly, small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly referred to as “drones,” now are widely available for consumer purchase and use. Companies...more

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