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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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[Webinar] Protect Your Interest: Workplace Crisis Management (OSHA / L&E Crossover) - September 10th, 10:00 am PT

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Whether it’s a prolonged labor strike, a publicized workplace fatality, or a sudden violent attack against your employees or customers, your organization would benefit from a legal, strategic, and practical approach to...more

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Hurricane Ian and Preparing for Landfall: Employer Best Practices in the Face of a Natural Disaster

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Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall somewhere between Tampa, Florida, and the Florida panhandle this week as a Category 4 hurricane according to the National Hurricane Center. Evacuation orders have been issued and,...more

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Oregon OSHA Releases Proposed Temporary Workplace Safety Rules For COVID-19

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On August 17, 2020, Oregon OSHA released its draft temporary rules aimed at addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon OSHA will accept public comment on the proposed rules through Monday, September 7, and will implement the...more

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OSHA Continues the Cascade of Sector and Industry Alerts and Guidance

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OSHA is under pressure from both House-passed legislation requiring OSHA to issue a Temporary Emergency Standard on COVID-19, and a new Union lawsuit against OSHA to force that issuance. Against that backdrop, OSHA continues...more

Butler Snow LLP

The Potential Costs of an Unsafe Workplace in the Era of COVID-19

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As the CDC and OSHA continue to update and modify their recommendations for best practices and their mandates for safe workplaces related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may feel like a daunting task to not only keep up with the...more

The Volkov Law Group

Health and Safety in the New COVID-19 Pandemic Era

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Let’s face it – we have all suffered (and are continuing to suffer) through an extraordinary time.  I know this is just another profound grasp of the obvious but the world is slowly recovering but with lots of changes and the...more

Baker Donelson

Is a COVID-19 Infection Recordable or Reportable to OSHA? It Depends.

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Every day, if not every hour, new questions arise regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our nation. A critical area of concern is the safety of our workforce. While the learning curve is steep, the Occupational...more

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OSHA's Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set forth the following guidelines for all employers in order to reduce the risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus, which is the virus that causes COVID-19, in...more

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OSHA Considerations for Employers Deciding Whether to Require or Allow Use of Face Masks in the Workplace

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended the use of cloth face coverings in public as an “additional, voluntary public health measure” to slow the spread of COVID-19. ...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

COVID-19 in the Workplace - We May Not Be at Peak Yet, but the Lawsuits Are Already Coming

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The COVID-19 pandemic has placed significant strains on virtually every aspect of life. While state and local governments have forced many businesses to suspend operations in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus,...more

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CDC Issues Interim Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers

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In an attempt to keep critical infrastructure from being crippled by worker shortages as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC issued new interim guidance on Wednesday, April 9, 2020, directed at workers in critical...more

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FDA Update: Enforcement Policies for Gowns, Gloves, Sterilizers, Disinfectant Devices and Air Purifiers

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In response to growing medical product supply shortages and need for information, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued multiple enforcement policies to provide guidance to industry. Here, we focus on...more

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OSHA Guidance Allows Alternatives in Light of N95 Shortage Due to Coronavirus

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On April 3, 2020, OSHA issued enforcement guidance that temporarily permits the extended and re-use of respirators as well as other alternatives, and clarifies when respirators, including N95 masks, may continue to be used...more

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The Transport of Coronavirus by Exhaled Breath and Possible Protection with Homemade Face Coverings

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As recently as March 27, the WHO was stating on its website that there was insufficient evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus was airborne except in a handful of medical cases, such as when intubating an infected...more

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CDC Provides Recommendations for Respirators When N95 Respirators Are Not Available in COVID-19 Crisis

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To combat shortages of N95 respirators, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued and continues to update its Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators. The CDC’s N95 Respirator Strategies provide...more

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CDC AND OSHA Issue Changes To PPE And Respirator Recommendations For The Care Of Patients With Known Or Suspected COVID-19

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Important for healthcare workers involved in the care of patients with known or suspected COVID-19, the CDC late last week changed it’s personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance in light of N95 respirator shortages. In...more

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OSHA Issues Coronavirus Guidance for Employers

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically changed our daily lives, at least for now and the foreseeable future. What tomorrow (or the next hour) will bring is a bit uncertain.  In an effort to assist employers faced with unique...more

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How does the Designation of Coronavirus as a Pandemic Impact Healthcare Employers?

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As most employers know, on March 10, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) a pandemic. While COVID-19 will impact employers in multiple ways, healthcare providers, including...more

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New OSHA Coronavirus Guidance for Employers: What You Need to Know

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) is affecting U.S. businesses in a variety of ways and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Impacts include telework and employee absenteeism, changes in consumer demands,...more

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Employment Implications of COVID-19

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As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, it is having a profound impact on employment relationships. With the situation changing daily, employers are making decisions that may impact the health of their employees, their...more

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OSHA Recording and Reporting of Cases of COVID-19

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As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase within the United States, many employers are now asking whether they must record cases of COVID-19 on their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 Logs...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Beyond Hand Washing: What Employers Should be Doing Now in Response to COVID-19

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Most of us have never seen anything like this! As we have watched COVID-19 spread, many clients have contacted us asking what they can do now to help stop the spread, what they should tell their employees, how they should...more

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Client Alert: Employer Considerations for Preparing the Workplace for COVID-19

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On March 9, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its "Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19" to instruct employers how best to reduce their employees' risk of exposure to COVID-19 and...more

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OSHA Issues Updated Guidance on Preventing Workplace Exposure to Coronavirus

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OSHA has released “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19,” a 32-page booklet describing “lower exposure,” “medium exposure,” and “high or very high exposure” risk occupations and what precautions employers can take...more

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OSHA Issues “Coronavirus Protection” Guidance

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Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has issued a new alert and guidance document on COVID-19 suggesting ways for employers to minimize and manage risks to their workforces....more

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