News & Analysis as of August 3, 2025

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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 -

Cal/OSHA’s Latest on Lead Exposure: Clarification for the Construction Industry

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 5/21/2025

On May 5, 2025, the California Department of Industrial Relations made an important announcement that affects employers in the construction industry. Cal/OSHA has clarified lead exposure prevention guidance specific to...more

Beltway Buzz - May 2024 #2

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/20/2024

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....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

The Pause Is Over...OSHA Issues New Guidance for Construction and Steps Up Enforcement

Smith Anderson on 6/5/2020

The Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) recently released guidance concerning construction jobsite safety requirements to mitigate risk arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19). These actions include certain guidance...more

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Compliance Guidance for Construction Workforces

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/24/2020

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a series of tips tailored to construction work to help reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. In addition to encouraging workers to stay...more

New Ansi Standards for Aerial Work Platforms Coming March 2020

Fisher Phillips on 3/5/2020

New ANSI standards are going into effect March 1, 2020, for aerial work platforms. It is important to note that these standards are not OSHA requirements unless they would be adopted by OSHA, which is unlikely in the near...more

Dig This! OSHA Renews Its Focus on Trenching and Excavation

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 10/12/2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially kicked off its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Trenching and Excavation on October 1, 2018. With the NEP comes enhanced enforcement, education, and a new...more

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