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OSHA Proposes Dozens of Deregulatory Rules: How They’ll Impact Multiple Industries

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published over two dozen proposed rules in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, marking a sweeping regulatory initiative that impacts multiple industries. Although...more

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Major Change in Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Scene Disturbance Law

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In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment in April 2025, the Government of Alberta issued a Director Order that significantly altered the legal landscape concerning work site incident scene disturbances. In essence, we have...more

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Cal/OSHA’s Latest on Lead Exposure: Clarification for the Construction Industry

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On May 5, 2025, the California Department of Industrial Relations made an important announcement that affects employers in the construction industry. Cal/OSHA has clarified lead exposure prevention guidance specific to...more

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Key OSHRC Rulings Explained: Secretary of Labor v. Trinity Solar LLC

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Welcome to “Key OSHRC Rulings Explained,” a new series in Conn Maciel Carey LLP’s OSHA Defense Report blog, designed to explore significant case summaries of Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) decisions....more

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OSHA’s New PPE Fit Requirements for the Construction Industry

Effective December 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized an update to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry, emphasizing the importance of...more

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OSHA’s New PPE Rule: Ensuring Proper Fit for Construction Workers

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On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its construction rule to include a requirement that construction employers provide properly fitting safety gear to its workers by...more

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National Construction Safety Week: Preventing Accidents on the Jobsite

Even as the construction industry continues its recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it also continues to focus on worker safety. Consistent with this focus, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety...more

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OSHA Finalizes Standard on Beryllium for General Industry

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With everyone focusing on the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has quietly moved forward with issuing a final rule on occupational exposures to beryllium and...more

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OSHA Releases Additional FAQs Regarding Returning to the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published additional frequently asked questions regarding returning to the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. We reported on OSHA’s earlier posted FAQs...more

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COVID-19 Protocols for Arizona Contractors Will Vary Based on the Construction and Environment Involved

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Due to recent and significantly increased spread of COVID-19, additional COVID-19 protocol guidance will be coming for Arizona contractors. For the time being, the best practices for Arizona contractors include following the...more

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Construction Companies Rethinking Safe Work Environments During COVID-19

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Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have offered broad guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19) and worker safety, as...more

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