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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 -

Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Kit for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 4/14/2025

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, and employers should use this as an opportunity to learn more about this critical safety issue and how to address it. We’ll cover the latest workplace violence data and...more

EntertainHR: Don’t Be Punk’d Without a Workplace Violence Policy

FordHarrison on 9/20/2023

I have a confession to make: To the embarrassment of my family, especially my wife, I continue to watch professional wrestling. I’m a sucker when an entire arena is directing “heat” (negative reactions like booing) at a...more

Medical Marijuana and the Construction Industry: Effective Drug Testing Policy and Compliance

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 3/10/2021

Last year, Mississippians voted overwhelmingly to approve Initiative 65 and legalize medical marijuana. While the fate of the initiative is currently in limbo — until the Mississippi Supreme Court decides its fate — it seems...more

Weed at Work: Should Employers Expand “Alcohol at Work” to Cover Recreational Cannabis?

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/22/2020

Employers considering a tolerant attitude towards recreational cannabis in the workplace should consider safety hazards and legal liabilities. ...more

Cannabis and the Contractor: Effective Drug Testing Policy and Compliance

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/10/2019

Although marijuana is an illegal drug under federal law, a majority of states have now legalized its use in one form or another. Additionally, Canada recently legalized the use of marijuana, and proposals for loosening...more

Healthcare Employers Beware: OSHA Campaign Is Targeting You

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 8/8/2013

On July 16, 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it is launching a campaign that aims to protect healthcare workers from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)....more

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