OSHA Pitfalls to Avoid in 2021
A recent federal appeals court ruling illustrates the risks of “single-employer” liability for OSHA citations for common business arrangements today. These involve separate companies that perform different functions but share...more
In June 2021, the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“Fed OSHA”) enacted a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) governing the health care industry. The ETS had a...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently issued a decision that should be of concern to every employer and safety professional. The case involved an employer that had ambitious but...more
In a significant victory for employers, a federal appeals court recently limited OSHA’s ability to expand accident investigations beyond their original and intended scope. The 11th Circuit’s decision in United States v....more