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MIOSHA Aligns with Federal OSHA’s Controversial New Worker Walkaround Rule: What Michigan Employers Need to Know

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Michigan employers, take note: as of March 4, 2025, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has officially amended Administrative Rule Part 13 – Inspections and Investigations, Citations, and...more

Adams & Reese

OSHA Clarifies Who May Attend Workplace Inspections

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently amended 29 CFR 1903.8(c) to clarify who may represent employees during workplace inspections. Because these amendments will go into effect on May 31, 2024...more

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The Department of Labor Announces New Final Rule Clarifying Employee Representative Rights During Workplace Inspections

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On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule (Final Rule) amending regulations for workplace investigations. It clarifies that employees may...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

New Department of Labor Rule Expands Definition of Employee Representative During an OSHA Inspection

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A new rule clarifying who is permitted to accompany an OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) during an inspection of an employer’s facility will go into effect on May 31, 2024. In issuing the “Worker Walk Around...more

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Employers Take Note: OSHA Publishes Final “Walkaround” Rules

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On April 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule on who is allowed to be present for an OSHA inspection. The rule becomes effective on May 31, 2024. By way of background, both the employer and...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

OSHA Finalizes Inspection Walkaround Rule

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The new rule will allow worker representatives to take part in OSHA inspections even if they are not employees. The final rule clarifies that employee representatives may be an employee of the employer or a third party....more

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OSHA issues regulation allowing non-employee third parties to participate in inspections

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has just finalized its regulation regarding who can participate in an OSHA inspection. The agency is permitting a third party to accompany a Compliance Officer during an...more

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