Tag Archives: OSHA

OSHA Creates Revised Handbook for Small Businesses

Posted on August 12, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a revised handbook on workplace safety and health information for Small Employers (250 workers or smaller). OSHA partnered with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health … →

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OSHA Releases Plan For Investigating COVID-19 Claims In The Workplace

Posted on April 15, 2020

DOL Provides New Guidance Regarding Inspections During  Coronavirus Pandemic The U.S. Department of Labor released OSHA’s Interim Enforcement Response Plan providing guidance to Employers and workers on how OSHA will conduct inspections and also providing direction to the agency and … →

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OSHA Penalties Increasing in 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor released a final rule on January 23, 2019 which increases the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) civil monetary penalties accessed or enforced by the Department against employers for health and safety violations. The penalty … →

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Senate to Vote on Top FedEx Safety Official to Lead OSHA

Posted on January 3, 2018

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Dec. 13 approved President Trump’s pick, Scott A. Mugno, a long-time FedEx safety official, to serve as the next head of OSHA. Mr. Mugno, who was most recently vice president … →

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OSHA’S Multiemployer Citation Policy

Posted on March 4, 2014

How the Issuance of an OSHA Citation Can Affect Your Liability Position in a Third Party  Personal Injury Suit  Many of our clients are required to perform their business operations in accordance with the Occupational Safety & Health Act (“OSHA”) and the … →

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