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Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready: Initial Tips to Navigating OSHA Inspections

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While OSHA can conduct random inspections without prior notice, being prepared in advance can make the process smoother and significantly reduce the risk of violations.  Here are guidelines on how to proactively prepare for...more

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OSHA Introduces Reduced Penalties for Small Businesses and Quick Fixers

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving small businesses a big break. On July 14, OSHA updated its guidance to reduce penalties for employers with 25 employees or fewer, employers who fix problems...more

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OSHA Enforcement Guidance Could Subject Employers to More Citations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can now issue separate citations for each instance of an alleged high-gravity serious violation. OSHA is also encouraged to issue multiple violations instead of...more

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OSHA Announces Significant Expansion of ‘Instance-by-Instance’ Citation Policy

Late on January 26, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a press release concerning a significant change in long-standing policy related to instance-by-instance issuance of citations that will...more

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Workplace Safety Hazards in Retail Industry

OSHA has been turning its attention to workplace safety hazards in warehouses and retail stores. Workplace safety hazards lead to employee injuries and complaints, opening the company to inspections and violations....more

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Preparing for OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine or Testing ETS for Large Employers

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On November 5, 2021, the federal Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, Emergency Temporary Standard" (ETS) for employers with 100 or more...more

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Understanding and Implementing OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination Regulations (FAQs Included)

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On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) applicable to all private employers in the United States with 100 or more employees. ...more

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OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring Mandatory Vaccination or Testing of Private Sector Workers for COVID-19

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On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revealed its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, which has been published in the Federal Register and is...more

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With Almost $3 Million In Penalties Issued, OSHA Advises On Frequently-Cited COVID Standards

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OSHA announced last week that it has issued 204 citations so far relating to COVID-19 with total penalties of $2,856,533. As these penalties continue to climb, OSHA also issued new guidance to help employers understand which...more

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Your Comprehensive Guide to 2018 Proposed California Legislation

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February 16 was the deadline to introduce new bills in the California Legislature. By that date, nearly 2,200 bills were introduced. While that may seem like a staggering amount of legislative proposals (especially for a...more

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Recent Webinar Focused on Hot Topics in Safety and Health Law

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The Oct. 11, 2017, webinar in our Workplaces that Win certificate series consisted of a safety and health update. During the event, we discussed topics that included: New developments at the Occupational Safety and Health...more

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