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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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Fed OSHA Heat Illness Rulemaking – Next Steps for Employers Heat Illness Prevention Rulemaking Coalition

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We are providing an update on federal OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention rulemaking and hopefully starting a meaningful dialogue with the employer community about potential next steps for this controversial rulemaking. Conn...more

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Biden’s OSHA Pushes Heat Illness Prevention Rule Close to the Finish Line - UPDATED 4/14/25

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On January 14, 2025, just six days before the transition from the Biden Administration to the second Trump Administration, OSHA closed the books on collecting public comments about the agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

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OSHA Formally Withdraws Its COVID-19 ETS

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On January 25, 2022, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formally withdrew its November 5, 2021, emergency temporary standard (ETS), which applied to large employees. Since its issuance in November,...more

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November Ends With Flurry of Litigation Regarding Various COVID Vaccine Mandates

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As November came to an end, federal courts across the country continue to examine and issue preliminary rulings on challenges to various COVID vaccine mandates put in place by the Biden Administration. At the beginning of...more

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OSHA Publishes COVID19 "Vaccine or Test" Mandate for Employers

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On November 5th, 2021, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency regulation that assigns US employers a central role in the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 pandemic response. Several...more

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CMS Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Facility Staff

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On November 4, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule that requires most Medicare and Medicaid certified providers and suppliers to vaccinate staff members within 60 days. The...more

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Biden Administration Announces Heat-Related Hazard Inspection Initiative, Upcoming Rulemaking

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As part of the Biden Administration's efforts to protect workers, the White House announced formal efforts to address heat-related illnesses. The first step is OSHA's recent memo establishing an enforcement initiative to...more

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OSHA to Develop Rule Requiring All Employers with 100+ Employees to Implement Vaccine Mandate

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On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced his administration’s “action plan” for finding a “path out of the pandemic.” President Biden has directed OSHA to develop a rule that will require all employers with 100 or more...more

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President Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination For Millions Of Employees

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On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates requiring all employers with 100+ employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated or tested weekly. In addition, the vaccine...more

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President Biden Focuses on Strengthening COVID-19 Workplace Compliance

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Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issues and proposed actions took center stage in the first week of the Biden Administration. The President called for greater enforcement by OSHA of more stringent worker...more

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