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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -
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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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OSHA update: What’s new for 2024

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OSHA penalties increased for citations issued in 2024 Consistent with the 2015 Inflation Adjustment Act, which provides for the annual increase in penalties under the Occupational Safety and Health Act by the previous year’s...more

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There Is a New OSHA Coming to Town — And It Is About to Get Real (Expensive)

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Since the Biden Administration assumed control in 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) has been increasingly focused on enforcement. That is particularly true when it comes to safety and health in the workplace, as enforced by...more

Smith Anderson

Preparing for OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine or Testing ETS for Large Employers

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On November 5, 2021, the federal Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, Emergency Temporary Standard" (ETS) for employers with 100 or more...more

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Understanding and Implementing OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination Regulations (FAQs Included)

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On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) applicable to all private employers in the United States with 100 or more employees. ...more

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OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring Mandatory Vaccination or Testing of Private Sector Workers for COVID-19

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On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revealed its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, which has been published in the Federal Register and is...more

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Stay Tuned as OSHA’s Vax-Or-Test Rule Will Soon Be Finalized

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On October 12, 2021, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent its highly anticipated emergency temporary standard (ETS), also known as the COVID-19 “vax-or-test rule,” to the White House for...more

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