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4 Ways Nevada Employers Can Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Regulations

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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

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What Construction Employers Need to Know About OSHA’s Final Personal Protective Equipment Standard

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On December 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction to ensure properly fitting PPE for all construction...more

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OSHA Investigates Cannabis Cultivation Facilities for Respiratory Hazards

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In January of 2022, a worker in a Massachusetts cannabis cultivation facility died because of “the hazards of ground cannabis dust,” according to a report issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). ...more

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Same Old Situation for Employers? Top 10 Takeaways as OSHA Updates COVID-19 Workplace Guidance

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In response to the surge of delta variant cases across the country, federal workplace safety officials just issued updated guidance to help employers and workers identify current COVID-19 risks for unvaccinated or otherwise...more

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What Will A Federal OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Likely Require?

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As predicted following Joe Biden’s election as President of the United States, the new administration announced last week that it has directed the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider...more

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Employers Take Note: OSHA Provides Details On Most Common COVID-19 Citations

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just issued guidance and an accompanying one-page summary outlining which standards are most frequently cited during coronavirus-related inspections. OSHA based these...more

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Cal/OSHA Issues New COVID-19 General Industry Guidance for All California Employers

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As California businesses begin to reopen and return employees to physical workplaces, there are numerous safety measures for employers to consider implementing to minimize the spread of COVID-19. On May 14, 2020, California’s...more

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Nevada Expands Mandatory Occupational Safety Training to Conventions and Trade Shows

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In 2009, Nevada implemented mandatory safety training for employees performing work on construction sites.  In 2017, Nevada expanded that mandatory safety training to include employees involved in the presentation or...more

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It’s National Safety Month—Does Your Safety Manual Measure Up?

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June is National Safety Month, so it’s a good time for operators to step back and take a hard look at their respective safety policies. Not only is this important for employee safety, it can also have a significant impact on...more

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