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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 -
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] From Violation to Deposition: The Legal Aftermath of an OSHA Incident - May 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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For Construction Safety Week 2025, join Cohen Seglias and Signature Safety for a timely webinar that examines what happens when a jobsite safety incident leads to an OSHA violation—and ultimately, a deposition. In this...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

OSHA’s Heat Hazard Enforcement Program and How to Prepare Your Workplace

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently unveiled a new National Emphasis Program (“NEP”) for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards. To best protect workers in hot working environments,...more

Burr & Forman

Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Updates Guidance for Federal Contractors

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On November 10th, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (“Task Force”) updated its Guidance for Federal Contractors (“Guidance”). As discussed in earlier updates, all federal contracts meeting certain criteria issued after...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

OSHRC’s Recent Ruling Provides Important Guidance on Limiting Controlling Employer Liability on Multi-Employer Worksites

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On Feb. 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc., as the controlling employer, for a fall protection violation. In this ruling, the...more

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