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OSHA Issues Updated Penalty and Debt Collection Guidelines to Support Small Businesses and Encourage Prompt Hazard Abatement

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On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued significant updates to its penalty and debt collection guidelines, aimed at reducing burdens on small businesses and incentivizing swift...more

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Navigating OSHA’s Updated Inspection Strategy

In May 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) released an updated Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Inspection Program directive. The SST Inspection Program is OSHA’s main site-specific programmed...more

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OSHA in 2025: Key Updates and What Employers Should Know

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Workplace safety initiatives continue to evolve amid the shifting political landscape and regulatory priorities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) remains a central player in ensuring worker protection,...more

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Safety on Set: Navigating Compliance in the Entertainment Industry

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For businesses operating across multiple states, the complexities of workplace safety compliance can be daunting, particularly when laws and standards may vary by location. This issue is especially impactful in the dynamic...more

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OSHA Extends Heat Hazard Program: Employers Should Act Before Summer Sets In

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended its National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards (NEP) to April 8, 2026. The NEP was set to expire on April 8, 2025. This extension...more

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OSHA in 2025: Observations and Expectations

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The beginning of the second Trump administration has left employers asking myriad questions with respect to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Are there plans to eliminate OSHA? Will inspections and...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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Anticipated Regulatory Changes with OSHA

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With President Donald Trump now in his second term, several changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are anticipated based on his previous administration’s approach, current policy signals, and the...more

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MSHA/OSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increase for 2025

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On January 10, 2025, the Department of Labor’s annual penalty adjustments were published in the Federal Register. The 2025 increases are approximately 2.6%.  The chart below applies to any penalties assessed after January 15,...more

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