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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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EPA Finalizes Changes to the Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Program

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On March 1, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized amendments to the Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Program (RMP) through the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule (Final Rule). ...more

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Turning Up the Heat on OSHA’s Winter Weather Guidelines

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In the last several years, most regions of the United States have experienced periods of severe winter weather with frigid temperatures and bone-chilling winds. Winter weather carries a variety of hazards, from cold-stress...more

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‘Tis the Season: OSHA Reminds Employers to Keep Employees Safe in the Cold

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Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has put out a reminder to employers on winter weather Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements on how to design an effective PPE program. Employers must provide PPE, to protect workers’ safety,...more

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Natural Disasters Affect Employers, Too

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Natural disasters such as wildfires in Maui, Hurricane Idalia, flooding in California, and excessive heat almost everywhere have taken a real human toll over the past few months. As the end of summer approaches, many...more

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Employers Under Fire: How to Address Employee Pay and Related Issues When Faced with Natural Disasters

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As you have no doubt seen in the news, and may have even experienced first-hand, there have been extreme weather conditions throughout the country, including fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. When natural disasters...more

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Hurricane eMatrix: OSHA’s Latest Guidance for Employers

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The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. This year, in mid-June, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the “Hurricane eMatrix,” a hazard exposure and risk...more

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Construction Industry Concerns Resulting from Dangerous Air Infiltrating into New York Region

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The New York region has experienced some of the worst air quality in the world as a result of the recent Canadian wildfires that continue to rage out of control, something weather forecasters believe will become more common...more

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Employer Obligations in Disaster Response

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Every region around the world is at risk of experiencing extreme weather events, whether it is tornadoes, wildfires, winter storms, hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, earthquakes or volcanoes. Aon estimated that natural...more

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Post-Flood Safety Guidelines: Keeping Your Workforce Safe

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California is only the most recent region to experience torrential rainfall and flooding. In 2022, there were five 1-in-1,000-year flooding events that devastated communities, reshaped lives, and forced business owners to...more

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What Employers Should Do To Prepare For Natural Disasters

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The EF4 tornado that roared through Mayfield, Kentucky, in the late hours of Dec. 10, 2021, left catastrophic damage in its wake. It almost completely leveled Mayfield Consumer Products LLC’s candle factory. Sadly,...more

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The Rain is Coming Again: Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Employee Safety During Hurricane Season (UPDATED)

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Seyfarth Synopsis: With Hurricane Ian drenching the Gulf Coast, Florida, and the Atlantic coastal states, employers are facing daunting emergencies, safety and health risks, property damage, employee disruption, and...more

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As Hurricane Ian Approaches, Employers Should Be Prepared for the Employment Law Challenges Storms Cause

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Executive Summary: As Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, the approaching storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses and as...more

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Hurricane Ian and Preparing for Landfall: Employer Best Practices in the Face of a Natural Disaster

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Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall somewhere between Tampa, Florida, and the Florida panhandle this week as a Category 4 hurricane according to the National Hurricane Center. Evacuation orders have been issued and,...more

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OSHA's Response to Amazon Warehouse Tornado Cautions Employers Over Need to Enhance Emergency Planning

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On December 10, a Category 3 tornado directly hit an Amazon distribution facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, resulting in a partial collapse of the building and six employee fatalities. In response to this tragedy, the...more

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Beltway Buzz - January 2022

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With 2022 underway, set forth below are the major labor and employment policy issues that the Buzz is keeping an eye on as we begin a new (midterm election) year. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements. Today the Supreme Court of...more

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Oregon OSHA Issues Temporary Heat Standard

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On July 8, 2021, Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Oregon OSHA) adopted emergency Heat Illness Prevention rules to establish workplace heat safety requirements that apply when temperatures in a work area...more

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The Rain is Coming Again: Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Employee Safety During Hurricane Season

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Seyfarth Synopsis: With Hurricane Laura drenching the Gulf Coast, employers are facing daunting emergencies, safety and health risks, property damage, employee disruption, and re-building....more

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Hurricane Season Poses Challenges for Employers

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Wages - Employers frequently face a rash of absences and call-offs in the wake of a natural disaster. Generally, whether a business is required to pay an employee who misses work depends on whether the employee is exempt...more

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Workplace Preparation for Natural Disasters in View of Hurricane Dorian

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As the East Coast braces for yet another hurricane, we should contemplate the impact that natural disasters can have on employees and employers, both personally and professionally. While individuals prepare their homes and...more

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The Hurricane is Coming in Five Days - Are We Ready for This?

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On August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew made landfall in Homestead, Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. At the time, it was the third most intense hurricane that ever struck the United States. Andrew had sustained winds of 149...more

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Employers Should be Prepared for the Challenges of the 2019 Hurricane Season

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As Hurricane Dorian, the first hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic season, bears down on Florida, the approaching storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to...more

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For Employers, Inclement Weather Preparedness Includes Readying for Employee Questions on How Office Closures Affect Pay, Leaves...

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Winter Storm Avery may be on its way out, but the early winter weather is a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses and as they prepare to...more

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Can you require employees to come to work in a hurricane?

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With Hurricane Florence bearing down on the coasts of the Carolinas, the North Carolina Department of Labor has posted on its website that private sector employers in North Carolina can legally insist that their workers...more

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Trying to Find a ‘Safe Haven’ in the Storm: 9 Tips for Employers

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What do the following popular movies and television shows have in common? Hint: All have a connection to #HurricaneFlorence—the number-one trending topic on Twitter today—which is supposed to make landfall along the East...more

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The Rain Is Coming: Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Employee Safety During Hurricane Season

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Seyfarth Synopsis: With Hurricane Florence bearing down on the East Coast, employers are looking at potentially huge liabilities, including employee injuries and fatalities, not to mention facility damage and rebuilding....more

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