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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 -

Pest Practices: EPA Uses FIFRA to Adopt Additional Operational and Workplace Controls on Ethylene Oxide

K&L Gates LLP on 3/7/2025

Having adopted stringent air emission controls on commercial sterilizers that use ethylene oxide (EtO), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now adopted further controls on workplace exposure to EtO, including...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

Ethylene Oxide/OSHA Enforcement: Proposed Penalties for Verona, Missouri, Chemical Plant

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 7/26/2023

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a July 11th news release stating that it was undertaking enforcement against BCP Ingredients Inc. (“BCPI”). BCPI is stated to operate a chemical plant in...more

Changing COVID-19 Guidance And Requirements Cause Consternation At Construction Sites

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 3/31/2021

After a year of frequently changing guidance and requirements for construction firms, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the...more

Holiday Shopping Surge Highlights Importance Of OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance For Retailers

Fox Rothschild LLP on 12/1/2020

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, now is a good time for retail employers to review their policies and procedures to protect workers from exposure to COVID-19. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act,...more

Return to Work: Answers for Pressing Environmental, Health & Safety Questions

King & Spalding on 6/16/2020

Q: As I reopen my business, has COVID-19 impacted my business’s environmental, health and safety responsibilities? A: Yes, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on companies’ environmental, health and safety obligations,...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

What’s That Smell? An Examination of Legal Developments Related to Formaldehyde Products

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 4/11/2017

Is that formaldehyde you smell in your newly floored sunroom? Hopefully, it is not. Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical used in construction and household products, such as cabinets, furniture,...more

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