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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 -

OSHA Proposes Removing Application of General Duty Clause to Inherently Risky Professional Activities

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 8/4/2025

At least six industries (live entertainment and performing arts; animal handling and performance; professional and extreme sports; motorsports and high-risk recreation; tactical, defense and combat simulation training; and...more

New Mexico Is the Next State With a Proposed Heat Illness Rule

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 3/26/2025

New Mexico is the next state to propose a heat exposure rule for workers. The New Mexico Environment Department has proposed a rule aimed at preventing heat-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace....more

EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) Final Rule Delayed

Ruder Ware on 4/7/2017

EPA’s new Risk Management Plan (“RMP”) Final Rule was to take effect on March 14, 2017. EPA has delayed the effective date until June 19, 2017, and has proposed a further delay until February 19, 2019, in light of industry...more

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