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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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GAO Encourages OSHA to Take Action in Meat and Poultry Industry

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Recently, the United States General Accounting Office (GAO), which is a nonpartisan agency in the legislative branch, took on oversight of the executive branch agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In...more

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U.S. Department of Labor Rolls Out Local Emphasis Program For Food Processing Facilities

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A 2019 study conducted by the U.S. Department of labor found that food production workers in Illinois and Ohio had significantly higher injury rates than the overall rates for manufacturers in the private sector....more

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How OSHA's Revised COVID-19 Guidance Affects Agriculture and Food Processing Employers

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In an effort to reflect recent updates provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC"), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") revised its guidance on protecting workers and preventing...more

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Pennsylvania Meatpackers Can’t Force OSHA to Act on COVID-19 Concerns

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A Pennsylvania federal court recently ruled that the federal workplace safety agency adequately investigated claims of unsafe working conditions brought by a group of meatpackers concerned about alleged COVID-19 breaches, and...more

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OSHA Publishes New National Emphasis Program Targeting COVID-19 Enforcement

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) focusing on SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The NEP is effective immediately and will remain in effect until March 12, 2022,...more

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No COVID-19 ETS Yet, But A National Emphasis Program And updated Enforcement Guidance

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration did not issue an Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 yesterday as had been widely anticipated. Instead, on Friday, OSHA issued both a Compliance Directive establishing a...more

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OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program For COVID-19

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In response to an executive order signed by President Biden in January, OSHA recently launched a new national emphasis program focusing enforcement efforts on industries and employers most impacted by COVID-19. The...more

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OSHA Opts For COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Rather Than Emergency Temporary Standard

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On March 12, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rolled out a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. NEPs are tools utilized by the Agency, on a temporary basis,...more

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COVID-19 update: President Biden issues Executive Order on COVID-19 worker safety

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On 21 January President Biden issued an Executive Order calling for increased federal emphasis on worker safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. In his Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety, President Biden...more

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Food and Beverage Law Update: October 2020

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More than six months into the pandemic, there is still no easy or definitive answer to the question many retailers are asking about whether there is coverage for their business interruption losses related to COVID-19....more

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Meat Processing: COVID Liabilities

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In the midst of the pandemic, meat processing facilities have struggled to meet demand while protecting employees. Governmental regulations, orders and guidelines often have seemed to be inconsistent with one another. Even...more

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FDA and OSHA release checklist for human and animal food operations and updates on food inspections

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On September 1, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held a joint webinar to discuss the jointly-issued Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist for Human and...more

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More Guidance On COVID-19 Response Measures For FDA Regulated Human And Animal Food Operations

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To help employers in regulated human and animal food operations navigate ongoing challenges from the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...more

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FDA And OSHA Issue Employee Health And Food Safety Checklist For COVID-19

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Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a checklist to assist human and animal food operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The...more

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COVID-19 Update: California Issues Industry Guidance for Facilities that Process or Pack Meat, Dairy, and Produce

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued a COVID-19 industry guidance intended for facilities that process or pack meat, dairy, or produce to support a safe and clean environment for workers. In...more

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“Feeding the World vs. Employee Health and Safety: A Balancing Act,” The National Provisioner

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In a filmed interview published by The National Provisioner on May 14, 2020, Christine Tenley shared her thoughts on how meat processing plants can strike the balance between fulfilling their crucial role in the food supply...more

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Secretary Perdue Issues Letters to Governors and Industry Addressing Continuity of Meat and Poultry Processing Operations

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Late Tuesday, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue sent letters to state governors and meat and poultry processing company leaders setting forth USDA’s expectations for continued operations during the...more

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President Issues Executive Order To Protect Continued Operation of Nation’s Meat Processors; OSHA Adopts Enforcement Discretion

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Last week, the President issued an Executive Order under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to protect the continued operation of the nation’s meat and poultry processors during the current COVID-19...more

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Seyfarth Policy Matters Newsletter - April 2020 #4

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Administration Issues Meat-Packing Executive Order Falling Short of Original Plan. On April 28, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Executive Order on Delegating Authority under the DPA with Respect to Food...more

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CDC and OSHA Issue Meat and Poultry Processing Industry COVID-19 Interim Guidance

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have jointly released coronavirus-related interim guidance for meatpacking and meat...more

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COVID-19 Update: CDC and OSHA Release Interim Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have issued interim guidance on COVID-19 considerations for meat and poultry processing workers and employers. This...more

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Unpacking Exposure Risks for Meat and Poultry Processors: New OSHA/CDC Guidance

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While the White House plans to sign an executive order to keep meat and poultry processing facilities open, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...more

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Managing the Commercial Impact of the Coronavirus: Food & Beverage

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...The coronavirus (provisionally named SARS-CoV-2, with its disease being named COVID-19) has been documented in six of the world’s seven continents (sparing only Antarctica), in more than 70 countries and territories. More...more

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OSHA Updates National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries

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Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA recently updated its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries (NEP), adding a targeting methodology for industries with high employer-reported amputation statistics....more

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Georgia Magistrate Judge Limits OSHA Safety Inspections in Poultry Plants

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is fighting a Gainesville, Georgia, magistrate judge’s recommendation that would restrict its new regional worker-safety program aimed at poultry processing facilities....more

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