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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 -

Knock Knock, Who's There? OSHA Inspector!

Bricker Graydon LLP on 5/12/2025

Effective January 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hiked the maximum fines for workplace safety violations. As an example, the maximum fine for a “serious” violation is now $16,550 per violation,...more

Properly Evaluating an OSHA Citation: Should You Contest the Citation?

ArentFox Schiff on 10/10/2019

For the last thirty years, I have defended companies in OSHA enforcement actions. No matter how large or small the action, employers should always begin by evaluating the potential financial impact the OSHA citation could...more

Fifth Circuit Reverses Course after 37 Years; Holds OSHA Has Authority to Enforce Multi-Employer Citation Policy

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/18/2019

On November 26, 2018, the Fifth Circuit released its opinion in Acosta v. Hensel Phelps Construction Co., which held that despite prior rulings to the contrary, OSHA is authorized to issue citations against contractors for...more

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