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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 -
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] From Violation to Deposition: The Legal Aftermath of an OSHA Incident - May 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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For Construction Safety Week 2025, join Cohen Seglias and Signature Safety for a timely webinar that examines what happens when a jobsite safety incident leads to an OSHA violation—and ultimately, a deposition. In this...more

Adams & Reese

Road to Recovery: First Steps for Business Continuity Following a Natural Disaster - September 2024

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As you begin to assess the damage from the historic Category 4 Hurricane Helene that struck the Gulf Coast, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. Our firm has extensive experience handling a wide...more

Woods Rogers

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

Cole Schotz

Vaccination Requirements Put Trades in the Middle but Path Forward is Clear

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The construction industry, like many others, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the industry adjusts to the new normal, not everyone is on the same page. Many project owners, rather than risk site shutdowns and...more

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