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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 Proposes Dozens of Deregulatory Rules: How They’ll Impact Multiple Industries

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published over two dozen proposed rules in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, marking a sweeping regulatory initiative that impacts multiple industries. Although...more

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OSHA’s Aggressive Deregulatory Efforts Begin

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has begun what the US Department of Labor describes as “aggressive deregulatory efforts” to “put American workers and job creators first.” In response to President...more

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Major Change in Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Scene Disturbance Law

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In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment in April 2025, the Government of Alberta issued a Director Order that significantly altered the legal landscape concerning work site incident scene disturbances. In essence, we have...more

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The Top 10 Things Every Employer Should Know About OSHA

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In the evolving landscape of workplace safety regulations, it is essential for construction employers to stay well-informed about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) protocols and guidelines. Our...more

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The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 5, May 2024

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Welcome to our fifth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we tap Jonathan Deasy, Senior Attorney in our...more

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New Occupational Safety and Health Administration Injury Reporting Rules

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To improve the tracking of workplace illnesses and injuries, OSHA on January 2, 2024 began requiring electronic submission of OSHA Forms 300 and 301. Additionally, the following new changes and requirements go into effect,...more

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