In the high stakes construction world, OSHA often issues citations for the lack of fall protection, scaffolding hazards, hazard communication failures, electrical hazards, and inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)....more
7/30/2025
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Companies in the construction industry, particularly those involved in heavy highway construction, often have a vertically integrated structure that extends beyond construction projects. These companies may operate asphalt or...more
5/27/2025
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Michigan employers, take note: as of March 4, 2025, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has officially amended Administrative Rule Part 13 – Inspections and Investigations, Citations, and...more
MSHA's new silica rule, finalized in 2024, represents a key legacy of the Biden Administration. Although compliance seemed distant when the rule was first issued, the deadlines for compliance are approaching: April 2025 for...more
Big news out of Maryland this week, and no we’re not talking about the Raven’s win over the undefeated Buffalo Bills. Rather, the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MOSH”) is now the first State Plan on...more
Conn Maciel Carey LLP's Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit is an in-person program conducted by the California-based attorneys in CMC's national OSHA • Workplace Safety and Labor • Employment Practice Groups, to...more
9/30/2024
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Conn Maciel Carey LLP's Cal/OSHA and California Employment Law Summit is an in-person program conducted by the California-based attorneys in CMC's national OSHA • Workplace Safety and Labor • Employment Practice Groups, to...more
9/30/2024
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Twenty-two states have OSHA-approved state plans that cover both private and state and local government workers. While state plans must be at least as effective as federal OSHA, some state plans have regulations unique to...more
In February of 2024, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board passed an update to California’s lead regulations (General Industry and Construction) that drastically lowered the threshold for testing as well as the permissible exposure...more
5/30/2024
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