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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 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 -

Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Funding for Chemical Safety Board

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 7/18/2025

In its released budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, the Trump administration plans to zero out funding for the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (commonly abbreviated as CSB)....more

Nevada Joins California, Oregon, and Washington in Regulating Employee Exposure to Poor Air Quality Caused by Wildfire Smoke

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 6/26/2025

On June 10, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed into law Senate Bill 260, which seeks to keep employees who are working outdoors safe from the hazards associated with exposure to wildfire smoke. The law directs the...more

EPA Proposes Risk Management Rule to Protect Workers from Inhalation Exposure to PV29

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. on 1/28/2025

On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to address the unreasonable risk of injury to human health presented by Color Index (C.I.) Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) under its...more

[Webinar] Chemical Regulation: 2025 Outlook - February 5th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Wiley Rein LLP on 1/24/2025

As the second Trump Administration begins, significant shifts in the federal government’s approach to chemical regulation appear imminent. The main forces of change include the ongoing legal challenges to the Toxic Substances...more

New Year, New Penalties: OSHA and USEPA Increase Penalties

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/14/2025

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) have published their 2025 increases to civil penalties....more

Important Information on California’s Wildfire Workplace Safety Regulations

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 1/13/2025

In light of recent wildfires across Southern California, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke standard. Sadly, harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 10, October 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/1/2024

Welcome to our 10th issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we cover a wide variety of topics of interest for those in the construction industry—from the use of...more

Solid and Hazardous Waste/Recycling Administrative/Judicial Development-2023-2024: Arkansas Environmental Federation Presentation

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 4/22/2024

I undertook a presentation at the April 17, Arkansas Environmental Federation Land Seminar titled: Solid and Hazardous Waste/Recycling Administrative/Judicial Development – 2023-2024 The presentation...more

[Webinar] Environmental Inquiries and Inspections: Be Prepared to Respond - May 2nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Goldberg Segalla on 4/19/2024

Whether it’s the Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA, or a state environmental regulator, facing an information request or site inspection can be unnerving. Join Goldberg Segalla partner Sarah B. Mangelsdorf as she reviews...more

EPA Finalizes Ban on Ongoing Uses of Asbestos

Maron Marvel on 3/22/2024

On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to prohibit ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos. Chrysotile asbestos, also known as “white asbestos,” has several current uses, such as...more

Asbestos, for the Rest of Us…

(ACOEL) | American College of Environmental... on 2/13/2024

Whether you celebrated Festivus, Christmas or any real or recently manufactured holiday this past season, as a former upstate New Yorker my thoughts inevitably turn to snow. But sadly, after decades working in the hazardous...more

Big Money: OSHA and EPA Civil Penalties Increase Again for 2024

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/11/2024

Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. DOL and U.S. EPA have published their 2024 increases to civil penalties....more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 3, April 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 4/6/2023

What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door - When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more

2023 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook for Manufacturers

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 1/25/2023

This week, we wrap up our forecast of annual trends with a focus on environmental, health, and safety issues that we expect many manufacturers may face this year. 1. ESG Developments...more

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Compliance

J.S. Held on 11/18/2022

“Geographic Information System” (GIS) describes any computer system that incorporates data related to location. GIS can present several different data points in a single map, which allows users to view and analyze trends and...more

[Webinar] Growing Greener: Navigating Environmental Laws in the Cannabis Industry

Vicente LLP on 10/11/2021

Cannabis and hemp operators work hard to remain compliant with industry-specific laws and regulations, but compliance with long-standing environmental laws hasn’t been an issue of concern for most. Recently, environmental...more

The Cannabis Industry’s Environmental Compliance Conundrum

Vicente LLP on 9/15/2021

Operators in the nascent cannabis industry have a lot to worry about on a daily basis, but compliance with state and federal environmental laws hasn’t been an issue of concern for most. Instead, they’re concerned about...more

National Construction Safety Week: Preventing Accidents on the Jobsite

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 5/13/2021

Even as the construction industry continues its recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it also continues to focus on worker safety. Consistent with this focus, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety...more

2021 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook for Manufacturers

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 1/15/2021

This week, we continue with our 2021 outlook series with a focus on environmental, health, and safety. This year brings a new Presidential administration, and with it will come a host of new programs, as well as some new...more

Environmental Safety Considerations for Returning to Work

Womble Bond Dickinson on 5/8/2020

As companies begin to reopen from the COVID-19 shutdown, workplace safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. While risks can never be completely eliminated, the good news is that there are a number of steps companies can...more

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Best Practices

Woods Rogers on 4/29/2020

The regulatory landscape has become a challenging place to operate as the nation struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19. The frequency and diversity of policy changes being issued by various levels of government,...more

OSHA Guidance for COVID-19 Workplace Safety & Temporary Enforcement Guidance for Healthcare Industry

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC on 3/31/2020

Employers are aware that the “General Duty Clause” (§5(a)1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to furnish a workplace that is “free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to...more

2020 Environmental, Health & Safety Outlook for Manufacturers

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 1/10/2020

Welcome to 2020! As always, we at the Manufacturing Law Blog are starting the year with our annual forecasts of hot topics....more

2019 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook For Manufacturers

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 1/25/2019

This is the last of our three-part series of predictions for 2019. First Matt provided our thoughts and predictions in the labor/employment arena. Last week, Jeff gave our outlook for corporate compliance and litigation. ...more

Systems & Lasting Change - Tools/Analysis/Accountability/ Communication: Tresa Adair (Harbor) Arkansas Environmental Federation...

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 10/19/2018

Ms. Tresa Adair undertook a presentation at the Arkansas Environmental Federation Convention titled: Systems & Lasting Change – Tools/Analysis/Accountability/Communication (“Presentation”)...more

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