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OSHA’s Updated Inspection Program: What Employers Should Know and Expect

On May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program. The SST inspection program is OSHA’s primary planned inspection initiative for...more

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Nominee for OSHA Chief David Keeling Testifies Before Senate Committee, Outlines Workplace Safety Priorities and Workplace...

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On Thursday, June 5, 2025, OSHA Nominee David Keeling testified that he plans to adopt a more cooperative, proactive approach and pursue a new workplace violence regulation....more

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Curiosity may kill the cat, but is indispensable for workplace health and safety

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“Curiosity killed the cat” is a proverb “used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation” (Wikipedia) or is an idiom “said to warn someone not to ask too many questions about something” (Cambridge...more

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Just Released: OHS Lessons for Employers from King v. R., 2025 NBCA 12

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On January 23, 2025, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal released its decision in King v R. This tragic case highlights critical lessons for employers, emphasizing the importance of leadership accountability, adherence to...more

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Tis the Season!! Compensability of Accidents During Work Holiday Events: Insights from New Jersey Case Law

As the holiday season approaches, many employers host festive events to celebrate with their employees. While these gatherings can foster camaraderie and boost morale, they also raise questions about workers’ compensation...more

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Things Are Hotting Up: Wildfires in Brazil and the Law in Brazil and Elsewhere

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Wildfires in Brazil have been a recurring and worrying phenomenon since 2022, with devastating impacts. The fires have impacted the environment, biodiversity, farming, cattle ranching, and human health as a whole,...more

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Responding to an Accident: OSHA and Legal Liabilities

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A terrible accident has occurred at your worksite.  An employee operating a forklift made an errant turn, crashed into a support beam, and sustained serious injuries....more

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Rules for Workers on Musculoskeletal Problems

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Research has indicated that 60% of employees have work that frequently or always involves repetitive movements, and 24% of employees have work that often or always involves painful or tiring postures (including sitting still...more

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[Webinar] Executive Director Legal Pitfalls – The Defense Attorney Perspective - January 26th, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm PT

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As an assisted living Executive Director (ED), you are charged with minimizing risk and preventing legal liability. But in practical terms, do you understand the legal framework that affects your day-to-day decisions? Join...more

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Reducing workers’ compensation and OSHA liability during COVID-19 and beyond

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As the world navigates work-from-home opportunities in the post-COVID era, health care companies are considering their options too. This article provides a practical look into workers’ compensation and OSHA considerations so...more

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Recent OSHRC Decisions Reinforce The Principle That Unsafe Employee Conduct May Mitigate Against Reasonable Employer Safety...

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On September 21, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) unanimously vacated two machine-guard citations levied against employers by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and...more

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Adding A Dash Of PPE Into Your IIPP: A California Employer’s Recipe For Employee Health And Safety

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I am amazed at how often business owners are surprised to learn that all employers in California are required to prepare, implement and inform employees about the employer’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Are...more

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COVID-19 Safety Standards for Food Sector Workers: Cal/OSHA and Governor Newsom Weigh In

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While most of California has been shuttered since county health care officials, Governor Newsom and mayors throughout the state issued orders closing most businesses, schools and other institutions during the COVID-19...more

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Day One at the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee Midwinter Meeting

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth Shaw’s OSHA/MSHA group is at the ABA’s Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee Midwinter Meeting this week. Today, we heard some introductory remarks from the Solicitor of Labor, a panel who...more

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Workplace Violence: What Hospital Executives and Administrators Need to Know

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In today’s world, hospitals have to be prepared for anything and everything, and not just medical emergencies. They have to be prepared to handle all types of workplace violence, from active shooters to abuse from...more

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Reminder To All Employers With Establishments in California: You Are Required To Have An Injury and Illness Prevention Program —...

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  One of the unique elements of Cal/OSHA is a requirement that ALL employers have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). 8 CCR 3203....more

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House Passes Legislation on Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill with bipartisan support that would require the Department of Labor to promulgate an OSHA standard specifically aimed at protecting healthcare and...more

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Reminder — Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Now in Effect

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Seyfarth Synopsis: CalOSHA emergency regulation for workers exposed to wildfire smoke.. With wildfires now active in many parts of California, it’s important that employers in California remember Cal/OSHA’s emergency...more

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OSHA Updates on Distracted Driving in Employment and in the Workplace

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Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA reminds employers of the hazards of distracted driving. OSHA has recently released a “Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes.”  ...more

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OSHRC Decision in Wynnewood Dramatically Expands Scope of PSM Standard

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Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Commission (OSHRC or Commission) issued a decision in Secretary of Labor v. Wynnewood Refining Co., LLC (Wynnewood) that constitutes a dramatic expansion of the Occupational Safety...more

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Using social media to detect workers’ compensation fraud

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Did you know that a Facebook profile can contain up to 40 pieces of personal information? Or that there are over 169 million Facebook users in the United States, with a workforce of only 129 million?...more

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OSHA Guidelines for Retailers on Holiday Shopping and Crowd Management Safety

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers should prepare for the holiday shopping season and protect their employees from harm and injuries....more

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What is a VSSR? Is your company prepared for it?

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Unfortunately, most employers don’t know a lot about a Violation of Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR) until one is filed against them by an injured employee....more

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Weekly Roundup - February 10.

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If you are involved in safety or risk management, especially in construction, you recognize that struck-by accidents are almost always among the top three causes of employee deaths. What you may not appreciate is that most...more

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Nothing To Sneeze At: Evaluating Employee Safety Protections In The Healthcare Industry

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Seyfarth Synopsis: NIOSH reiterated last week that healthcare workers are exposed to a wide range of hazards on the job and healthcare employers may not be following best practices to protect against these hazards....more

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