by oshalegal | Jul 15, 2024 | OSHA News
After years and years of trying, OSHA has finally introduced a proposed rule/standard aimed at mitigating heat-related risks in the workplace. Pursuant to the rule, employers in all industries are required to develop injury and illness prevention plans for heat...
by oshalegal | May 31, 2024 | OSHA News
OSHA has announced a final rule updating its Hazard Communication Standard (again), effective July 19, 2024. Here is a breakdown of what businesses need to know: Changes in the Updated Hazard Communication Standard 1) Comprehensive Labeling on Small Packaging Labels...
by oshalegal | May 21, 2024 | OSHA News
OSHA recently announced its plans to restructure its regional operations and establish a new regional office in Birmingham, with the intention of establishing a stronghold in states like Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Florida....
by oshalegal | May 20, 2024 | OSHA News
As we move into the warmer months, it is crucial for businesses to be aware of OSHA’s focus on heat-related workplace issues and its continued effort to adopt specific OSHA standards relating to heat—which currently do not exist. These efforts are part of the...
by oshalegal | Apr 19, 2024 | OSHA News
On April 18, 2024, OSHA released its injury and illness data from 2023 that it gathered under its “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” regulation published July 2023. This regulation exposes businesses to new risks, with OSHA relying on the data to...
by oshalegal | Apr 15, 2024 | OSHA News
The Department of Labor announced a “new” rule expressly allowing employees to authorize any representative–including union representatives and outside attorneys, amongst others–to represent them and accompany OSHA officers during OSHA inspections. This...
