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OSHA Sharpens Enforcement Tools with New Initiatives

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The federal safety agency recently unveiled new initiatives aimed at “impactful enforcement . . . in the form of increased citations and penalties.” Changes to how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses...more

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Can OSHA Look Back Farther than 5 Years for Repeat Citations? Recent Court Decision Reaffirms that there Is No Limitation on...

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Until 2015, it was the practice of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to look back only three years to establish “repeat” violations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). In 2015, OSHA...more

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OSHA Rights its Course: Only Authorized Union Agents and Employees Can Participate During OSHA Inspections

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Four years ago, in a letter of interpretation addressed to Steve Sallman of the United Steelworkers of America (the Sallman Letter), the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) changed more than 35 years...more

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New OSHA Field Operations Manual Impacts Energy Industry

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U.S. OSHA recently released its new Field Operations Manual (“Manual”), with several changes of particular importance to oil and gas operations. The Manual is the field guidance that directs the work of OSHA’s Compliance,...more

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OSHA Releases New Field Operations Manual with Increased Penalty Authority, Inspector Discretion, and Industry Coverage

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U.S. OSHA recently released its new Field Operations Manual (“Manual”). The Manual is the field guidance that directs the work of OSHA’s Compliance, Safety & Health Officers (“CSHOs”) commonly referred to as “OSHA...more

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OSHA Updates its Field Operations Manual

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just released a substantial update to its Field Operations Manual (FOM), CPL 02-00-159 (October 1, 2015). The FOM is a reference document for OSHA field personnel...more

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