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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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Navigating the New MSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Regulations: Key Requirements and Compliance Strategies

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Introduction: Understanding the New Regulations on Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a human carcinogen. ...more

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OSHA Enforcement: Houston, Texas Metal Powder Coating Company Proposed Penalties for Alleged Violations

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a July 1st news release stating that it had proposed penalties for alleged violations by Outdoor Furniture Refinishing, Inc. (“OFRI”). The news release...more

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Heat of the Moment: What Employers Need to Know About Nevada OSHA’s Latest Proposed Heat Safety Rule and 10 Steps You Can Take to...

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Employers in the Silver State may soon be required to implement a number of measures aimed at safeguarding employees from heat-related illnesses. The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Nevada OSHA) is...more

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Six Sizzling Ways to Beat the OSHA Heat This Summer

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The summer heat is in full swing and so are ramped-up compliance efforts from OSHA. This alert provides you with six quick tips to help avoid and minimize any "heat" from OSHA this summer....more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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[Webinar] California's Lead Standards Get An Update - June 4th, 10:00 am PT

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In February of 2024, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board passed an update to California’s lead regulations (General Industry and Construction) that drastically lowered the threshold for testing as well as the permissible exposure...more

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Boiler Manufacturer’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment re: Punitive Damages Denied

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Supreme Court of New York, New York County - In this asbestos action, defendant Burnham, LLC moved for partial summary judgment to dismiss the plaintiff’s punitive damages claim on the basis that any alleged asbestos exposure...more

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[Webinar] The Impact of New TSCA Regs on OSHA Chemical Safety Enforcement - October 22nd, 1:00 pm ET

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Although this is the OSHA webinar series, in this webinar, we’ll be analyzing the intersection of EPA’s new Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”) chemical exposure limits and OSHA enforcement of workplace chemical exposure....more

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EPA Finalizes Ban on Ongoing Uses of Asbestos

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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

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OSHA Enforcement: Atlanta, Georgia Chemical Manufacturer Proposed Penalty Assessment

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a March 8 news release and link to a Citation and Notice of Penalty for Southern Industrial Chemicals Inc. South Industrial Chemicals Inc. is stated to be...more

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What Employers Should Know About the Latest CDC COVID-19 Guidance

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It has been almost exactly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the American working landscape. Many of us followed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through multiple changes and guidance,...more

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OSHA Releases a New Process Safety Management “Enforcement Manual”

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For a relatively quiet 2023, 2024 is starting off with a bang. While we are keeping our eyes and ears open on these and any other relevant developments, we wanted to provide a summary of the key highlights from Fed OSHA’s new...more

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New Occupational Safety and Health Administration Injury Reporting Rules

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To improve the tracking of workplace illnesses and injuries, OSHA on January 2, 2024 began requiring electronic submission of OSHA Forms 300 and 301. Additionally, the following new changes and requirements go into effect,...more

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OSHA’s Cold Stress Guidance

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As we head into the New Year, it is a good time for businesses to review OSHA’s cold stress guidance (link below). OSHA reminds employers that monitoring the wind chill temperature and workers’ physical condition while...more

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Boiler Manufacturer’s Motions for Partial Summary Judgment as to Punitive Damages Denied

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Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - Defendant Burnham LLC filed motions for partial summary judgment with respect to punitive damages in two actions, DeRoy and Giuliano, on the basis that asbestos exposure...more

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OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting: What Employers Need to Know

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Most employers understand that they are required to report serious injuries and illnesses to OSHA shortly after they occur. Even employers in low hazard industries who are not required to keep written OSHA...more

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Court Denies Post-Trial Motions Following Plaintiff’s Verdict

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Supreme Court of New York, New York County; August 28, 2023 - This matter involved plaintiff James McWilliams, who worked as a steamfitter from 1960 until his retirement in 1996. He claimed that his work consisted of...more

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When Hot Is Too Hot: Workplace Safety Considerations for Employers as the Temperatures Climb

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, since 2011, over 400 workers in the United States have died from environmental heat exposure, while thousands of other workers suffered from medical conditions related to...more

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See Through the Haze: NIOSH Guidance on Outdoor Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across the Northern United States, employers should review the CDC/NIOSH guidance on occupational exposure to wildfire smoke and implement effective measures to protect...more

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Wildfire Smoke Exposure: What are an Employer’s Obligations?

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When it became apparent yesterday that the wildfire smoke cascading throughout parts of the Northeastern United States was having a serious health effect on anyone outside and exposed to the harmful particulates contained in...more

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No Fun in the Summertime: Employer Obligations for Preventing Employee Heat Stress

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As summer approaches, employers with employees potentially exposed to high temperatures should ensure that they have taken the necessary steps to protect their employees from heat-related illnesses. Employees who might be...more

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OSHA Enforcement: Proposed Penalty Assessment Addressing Kenton, Ohio, Resin Manufacturing Facility

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a May 18th news release stating that it was issuing penalties for alleged violations to Durez Corp. (“Durez”). The news release describes the Durez facility...more

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EPA Proposes to Ban Most Uses of Methylene Chloride

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to ban almost all uses of methylene chloride (also called dichloromethane), a widely-used solvent and processing aid. The chemical was manufactured or imported in...more

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Railway Employer Obtains Summary Judgment Due to Exclusion of Plaintiff’s Experts

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Court: Court of Appeals of Tennessee, At Jackson - Plaintiff Annie Dowdy is a former employee of defendant BNSF Railway Company. She filed suit against BNSF under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), alleging...more

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Lead-Based Paint Regulations & How They Impact Your Project - Second Edition

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Projects that involve damage or disturbance of painted or coated surfaces, as well as development or improvements of existing structures, may involve some level of lead impact regardless of the type, age, or location of the...more

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