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Cal/OSHA has a specialized High Hazard Unit dedicated to conducting targeted programmed inspections in certain “High Hazard Industries.” The scope of industries covered by the High Hazard unit is based on industry rates of...more
Our Workplace Safety thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a head start to 2026....more
As we do every January, it is time to take stock of what changed at OSHA over the past year—and what did not. With 2025 now complete, employers are assessing the impact of the first year of the Trump/Vance Administration on...more
While most employees aren’t literally leaping around the workplace, injuries happen more often—and in more mundane ways—than employers expect. Slips, strains, falls, repetitive-motion injuries, and equipment mishaps all...more
The state of California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, is perhaps the most aggressive and enforcement-heavy approved state OSH Program in the nation. California employers face a host...more
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Employers with sophisticated safety programs implement overarching Safety and Health Management Systems (“SHMS”, also called Injury and Illness Prevention Plans and Accident Prevention Plans) to ensure that they properly...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is officially back to work now that the government shutdown has ended. Now that OSHA has a full complement of agency staff available, employers should be prepared for...more
There are certain clubs that no one should aspire to join. In 2022, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration expanded the criteria used to place employers in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). ...more
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but for retail executives, it’s also a period of heightened responsibility. Wrapping Paper Series Tag With stores bustling and warehouses working overtime, the influx of...more
When the Senate approved David Keeling to take over as the head of OSHA and Wayne Palmer to lead MSHA Tuesday, it ushered in a new day for employers across the country. You can expect to see workplace safety policies,...more
To some of you, this article may seem repetitious. However, having walked and talked about dozens of manufacturing floors and operations in the past year alone, I can tell you we’re not done delivering this message. And, for...more
Since the government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, many employers have been concerned about its effects on the operations of various federal agencies, including the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the...more
Per a U.S. Department of Labor memo entitled “Plan for the Continuation of Limited Activities During a Lapse in Appropriations,” many employees of OSHA and MSHA are currently furloughed. At the Mine Safety and Health...more
A second Trump administration has, unsurprisingly, brought with it some changes in the process safety landscape. Controversial EPA regulations have been rolled back and OSHA’s long anticipated updates to the PSM standard have...more
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Standards Board) authorized a limited advisory committee to consider clarifications and training requirements for interior framing work, opening the door...more
With the federal government now shut down, the Department of Labor (DOL) has invoked its shutdown contingency plan that will remain in effect until Congress appropriates funding. Shutdowns occur because the Antideficiency...more
The federal government is currently in a race against the clock. Unless lawmakers agree to a spending plan before midnight (ET) on Tuesday, September 30, federal appropriations will expire causing much of the federal...more
As businesses strive to maintain safe and compliant workplaces, staying informed about the latest updates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is crucial. ...more
The US Department of Labor (DOL) just released its latest semiannual regulatory agenda, and employers should tune in. The agency’s current proposals include high-priority actions related to joint employer determinations,...more
Most employers understandably dread the possibility of a workplace investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. However, many of these same companies fail to pay appropriate attention to notices of...more
While OSHA can conduct random inspections without prior notice, being prepared in advance can make the process smoother and significantly reduce the risk of violations. Here are guidelines on how to proactively prepare for...more
The UAE traffic laws are governed by Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation (“Law”). This Law lays down extensive provisions regarding the usage of public roads, the proper conduct of drivers of vehicles,...more
The U.S. Department of Labor just overhauled OSHA’s penalty guidelines to give small employers and safety-conscious businesses a financial break. Effective immediately, the new policy: - significantly increases penalty...more
Managing a farm workforce can be a heavy lift. Agricultural employers must keep up with farm labor laws and workplace regulations that seem to constantly change, so we created this zero-waste resource for ag professionals and...more