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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 -

OSHA in 2025: Observations and Expectations

Pierce Atwood LLP on 4/17/2025

The beginning of the second Trump administration has left employers asking myriad questions with respect to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Are there plans to eliminate OSHA? Will inspections and...more

OSHA in the Trump Administration

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 4/3/2025

A number of our clients have requested that we predict what will come from OSHA under the Trump Administration. We confess that we have no inside knowledge, but we can make some predictions based on our experience over the...more

The Top 10 Things Every Employer Should Know About OSHA

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 2/26/2025

In the evolving landscape of workplace safety regulations, it is essential for construction employers to stay well-informed about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) protocols and guidelines. Our...more

OSHA Announces Requirement That Protective Equipment for Construction Employees Be Well-Fitting

Ballard Spahr LLP on 12/17/2024

On December 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule updating its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction workers. The new rule explicitly requires that...more

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 5, May 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/22/2024

Welcome to our fifth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we tap Jonathan Deasy, Senior Attorney in our...more

OSHA Moves to Clarify Construction PPE Standard

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone on 7/20/2023

On July 20, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry....more

OSHA Proposes to Rescind Major Portions of its Electronic Reporting Rule

Littler on 8/3/2018

On Monday, July 30, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule to abolish much of the existing electronic reporting obligations for establishments with 250 or more employees....more

Roller Coaster Rulemaking: OSHA Publishes Proposed Rule To Reduce Injury And Illness Electronic Reporting Requirements

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/30/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA today published a proposed rule to amend the injury and illness recordkeeping rules by rescinding the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit information...more

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