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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 -

Important Information on California’s Wildfire Workplace Safety Regulations

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 1/13/2025

In light of recent wildfires across Southern California, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke standard. Sadly, harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state...more

EPA Finalizes Ban on Ongoing Uses of Asbestos

Maron Marvel on 3/22/2024

On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to prohibit ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos. Chrysotile asbestos, also known as “white asbestos,” has several current uses, such as...more

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Compliance

J.S. Held on 11/18/2022

“Geographic Information System” (GIS) describes any computer system that incorporates data related to location. GIS can present several different data points in a single map, which allows users to view and analyze trends and...more

The Cannabis Industry’s Environmental Compliance Conundrum

Vicente LLP on 9/15/2021

Operators in the nascent cannabis industry have a lot to worry about on a daily basis, but compliance with state and federal environmental laws hasn’t been an issue of concern for most. Instead, they’re concerned about...more

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Best Practices

Woods Rogers on 4/29/2020

The regulatory landscape has become a challenging place to operate as the nation struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19. The frequency and diversity of policy changes being issued by various levels of government,...more

Do I Have to Think About Environmental Compliance?

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/30/2014

Electric utilities, pulp and paper mills, and manufacturers of all types are subject to a wide range of environmental requirements. Other businesses—like retail facilities, warehouses, and property management companies—are...more

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