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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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It’s Getting Hot in Here: OSHA Proposes New Heat Hazard Rules

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Did you know that OSHA does not currently have a specific standard covering heat stress hazards? Rather, OSHA uses the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, to impose requirements...more

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OSHA Marks End of Summer with Proposed Heat Standard Publication

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Summer may be coming to an end, but the regulatory landscape heated up on August 30 when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its highly anticipated Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor...more

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The Saiber Construction Law Column: April 2024

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As set forth on its website, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) was created in 1970 “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing...more

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As Temperatures Start to Rise, OSHA Takes Steps to Implement Rules Concerning Heat Illness Prevention

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For a number of years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has promised a heat injury and illness prevention standard. To date, proposals related to heat injury and illness in outdoor settings have been...more

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OSHA Recommends Use of Safety Helmets Rather Than Hard Hats for Certain Job Sites

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OSHA has announced that it is replacing traditional hardhats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection sites. Among other problems, hard hats may fall off the...more

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As Snow Season Approaches, OSHA Focuses On Rollover Protection For Tractor Operators

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Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has recently highlighted tractor operator safety by increasing use of rollbars or cage frames....more

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A Brave New World: How to Manage Safety Hazards From Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become increasing factors in construction and general industry workplaces, creating not only potential safety hazards...more

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OSHA’s Fall Prevention National Emphasis Program: Expect More Site Visits

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In 1994, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Subpart M for construction, which required fall protection for workers exposed to falls on construction sites. Since then, there have been improvements...more

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OSHA Inspections Rise to New Heights

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On May 1, OSHA announced a new National Emphasis Program, focusing on identifying and reducing hazards that cause (or are likely to cause) serious injuries and fatalities from falls while working at heights. National...more

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OSHA Focusing Enforcement Efforts on ‘Vulnerable Workers’ at Construction Sites

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Top leaders of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have detailed new and upcoming enforcement efforts to protect “vulnerable workers” (i.e., immigrant, minority, female, and lower-paid) who may be more...more

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Arizona Gets to Keep Its State-Operated Workplace Safety and Health Program

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On February 15, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew its proposed rule that would have revoked the final approval status of Arizona’s state plan for occupational safety and health. The...more

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Emergency Action Plans

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An Effective, and Necessary, Collaborative Tool for Job Site Safety - As Construction Safety Week 2002 wanes, we want to discuss emergency action planning. OSHA requires formalized Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for all...more

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Construction Industry Safety Awareness

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According to 2020 OSHA data, there were 976 construction-related fatalities. Of those 88 fatalities included construction supervisors, making it clear that safety awareness is critical for everyone on a project site and not...more

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[Event] Annual Construction Law Seminar for Colorado Businesses - Latest Legal Developments Facing the Industry - March 4th,...

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Join Sherman & Howard for our annual Construction Law Seminar, featuring presentations on the latest legal developments facing the industry. This program is ideal for general contractors, subcontractors, real estate...more

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OSHA Announces Increased Focus on Heat-Related Hazards

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In recent weeks, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signaled efforts to increase its scrutiny of work activities that may expose workers to heat-related hazards. ...more

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Biden Administration Announces Heat-Related Hazard Inspection Initiative, Upcoming Rulemaking

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As part of the Biden Administration's efforts to protect workers, the White House announced formal efforts to address heat-related illnesses. The first step is OSHA's recent memo establishing an enforcement initiative to...more

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OSHA Standard Changes That Will Impact Construction

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulatory agenda for spring 2021 lists regulations the agency will focus on for the next six months, including 26 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, six of...more

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Big Bully Gone Wild

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Dear YouDig? Me and three of my friends like to check out a nearby construction site when no one else is around. The equipment is soooo cool. Yesterday, just goofing around, I jumped on big yellow bulldozer. I was...more

Carlton Fields

[Webinar] Staying Safe in a COVID-19 World: Corporate Due Diligence and Job Site Safety for Construction Companies - December 8th,...

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With the shifting and varied state and local COVID-19 orders, contractors are wondering how to do so in a safe, productive way, and how to navigate the legal, regulatory, and practical challenges. This presentation,...more

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What Do We Do Now?! How to Handle an OSHA Inspection

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An inspection from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can affect a construction site in many ways—from workflow disruptions to compliance issues. In this webinar, Michael Metz-Topodas reviews the...more

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[Webinar] What Do We Do Now?! How to Handle an OSHA Inspection - April 9th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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An inspection from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can affect a construction site in many ways—from workflow disruptions to compliance issues. In this webinar, Michael Metz-Topodas will review the...more

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OSHA Can Cite Landlords for Improper Asbestos Removal

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act generally requires employers to mitigate exposure of their own employees to workplace hazards. In limited circumstances, companies can be cited for OSHA violations even if the only...more

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Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report

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On December 17, 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report for 2018....more

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OSHA Standard Interpretation Repeats Vague Warnings on Employee Use of Headphones in the Workplace

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a standard interpretation cautioning employers on the use of headphones to listen to music on a construction site....more

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North Carolina OSHA Continues to Issue Multiemployer Worksite Citations

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Employee falls and other construction hazards continue as a primary source of North Carolina workplace injuries and deaths. Several years ago, North Carolina OSHA increased its citation of general contractors for unsafe work...more

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