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Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code Take Effect March 31, 2025

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In December 2024, Ministerial Order 2024-12 introduced important amendments to Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Code (the "Code"), expanding and streamlining workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements....more

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Top 7 New Workplace Safety Laws California Has Adopted – and Key Action Steps for Employers

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The California legislature has passed a slew of new workplace safety laws – many of which would change the landscape for California employers. Now that the September 30 deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills has...more

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Is an OSHA Workplace Violence Standard for the Healthcare Industry on the Way?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified violence in healthcare settings as a significant occupational risk, and a new workplace violence standard for the healthcare industry could be on the...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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National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Released

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (National Census), concluding that the fatal work injury rate in 2018 remained at 3.5...more

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OSHA Guidelines for Retailers on Holiday Shopping and Crowd Management Safety (Updated)

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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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OSHA Updates its Enforcement Procedures Directive for Exposure to Workplace Violence

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Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has recently updated and published its enforcement procedures for occupational exposure to workplace violence. The procedures explain and lay out the elements of an OSHA General Duty Clause...more

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