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Certain employers in Nevada will soon need to monitor air quality and reduce employees’ exposure to wildfire smoke under a new state law that Governor Lombardo approved on June 10. Here’s what Nevada employers need to know...more
Those in your workplace who use air fresheners are likely confident they are doing everyone a favor – but could an office air freshener actually lead to an OSHA citation against your organization? Read on to find the...more
As many Washington residents are aware, wildfires, and wildfire smoke, are becoming an increasingly regular occurrence. The increase in wildfires has often led to days—or even weeks—of smoky air throughout the state....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The COVID-19 pandemic and wildfire smoke shrouding the skies over the East Coast this summer have drawn more attention to indoor air quality, leading the New York City Council to propose indoor air quality...more
Massive wildfires in Canada recently covered the northeast United States in a plume of smoke. On June 8, 2023, New York City’s Air Quality Index – the Environmental Protection Agency’s index for measuring and reporting air...more
From January through May 2023, 18,015 fires burned approximately 510,000 acres across the United States, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Wildfires on the west coast have become so prevalent that the...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: As Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across the Northern United States, employers should review the CDC/NIOSH guidance on occupational exposure to wildfire smoke and implement effective measures to protect...more
When it became apparent yesterday that the wildfire smoke cascading throughout parts of the Northeastern United States was having a serious health effect on anyone outside and exposed to the harmful particulates contained in...more
At the end of the California legislative session, Governor Newsom signed a myriad of employment law bills, including Assembly Bill (AB) 2243, which requires Cal/OSHA to submit to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards...more
As wildfire season is well underway, California employers need to be cognizant of the requirements to protect employees who are exposed to the hazards of wildfire smoke. ...more
Historically, California has experienced the most destructive wildfires in the months of September and October. As we head into those months, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke...more
Smoke from Western wildfires caused Washington state to experience some of the worst air quality in the world this year, which increased health risks to outdoor workers. In response, the state’s Department of Labor &...more
As Oregon continues to deal with an unprecedented wildfire season and the lingering effects of the state’s air quality, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (“OSHA”) has released best practices for employers whose employees...more
As fire season starts and some areas of California and several other states are attempting to contain wildfires, employers need to consider their obligations to employees. In some circumstances, employers must implement a...more
Q: As I reopen my business, has COVID-19 impacted my business’s environmental, health and safety responsibilities? A: Yes, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on companies’ environmental, health and safety obligations,...more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance for employers who operate in office buildings. The CDC’s guidance provides recommendations on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within office...more
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHS) was signed into law in 1970 and established the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), as part of the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the so-called "general...more
Welcome to 2020! As always, we at the Manufacturing Law Blog are starting the year with our annual forecasts of hot topics....more
The California wildfire smoke regulation, an emergency regulation that took effect on July 30, 2019, is scheduled to become permanent on January 28, 2020. In the wake of the wildfires that have emerged throughout California,...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: CalOSHA emergency regulation for workers exposed to wildfire smoke.. With wildfires now active in many parts of California, it’s important that employers in California remember Cal/OSHA’s emergency...more
In response to the dangerous levels of air quality last fall after the wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has enacted an emergency regulation...more
In response to the dangerous levels of air quality last fall after the wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued a proposed regulation...more