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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 -

What to Expect on the Safety Front from the New Administration

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/7/2025

In mid-February, Trump nominated Wayne Palmer to lead the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and David Keeling to lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While these nominees have been...more

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 12, December 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/20/2024

Welcome to our year-end issue of The Site Report! As always, the construction industry is ever-changing and is impacted by extreme weather, new technology, labor issues, material and supply chain restraints, and code changes....more

Labor & Employment E-Note - November 2021

Burr & Forman on 11/17/2021

Resources - Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Updates Guidance for Federal Contractors - On November 10, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force updated its Guidance for Federal Contractors (“Guidance”). As...more

Update Regarding Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

BCLP on 10/15/2021

As many employers develop and implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies, the legal landscape for federal and private vaccine mandates continues to develop. Below are a few recent developments in this area for all...more

[Event] Dallas Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - October 22nd, Frisco, TX

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 10/8/2021

Our one-day Regional Compliance and Ethics Conferences provide attendees with a forum to interact with local compliance professionals, share information about your compliance successes and challenges, and create educational...more

COVID-19 Developments for Federal Contractors and New York Employers

Fenwick & West LLP on 10/7/2021

HERO Act Plans Remain In “Active” Status for New York State Employers On September 6, 2021, New York’s Commissioner of Health designated COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under the Health and Essential Rights Act...more

OSHA Enforcement Trend Outlook Under a Biden Administration

Morgan Lewis on 11/24/2020

While workplace safety standards have been thrust into the national conversation since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement has been relatively quiet....more

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