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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 -

Keeping a Watchful Eye on California’s Stone Countertop Industry

Husch Blackwell LLP on 1/30/2025

There have been recent growing concerns regarding the inhalation of crystalline silica dust in the California stone countertop industry, with attempts by the California State Legislature to enact regulations improving the...more

Extensive Rulemaking Updates Offered At The May CAL/OSH Standards Board And CAL/OSHA Advisory Committee Meetings

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 5/21/2024

The May 16th Standards Board Meeting and May 20th Cal/OSHA Advisory Committee meetings offered many rulemaking updates and even clarified some questions that have been posed to Cal/OSHA in recent months. Petition 605...more

Federal OSHA Announces Inspection Initiative Focusing on Crystalline Silica in the Stone Fabrication Industry

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/27/2023

Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that OSHA has launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers from the hazards of silica....more

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