Ogletree Deakins | USA | 20 Jul 2020
On July 7, 2020, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued COVID-19 control and prevention guidance for oil and gas…
Ogletree Deakins | Mexico | 15 Jun 2020
The federal government of Mexico is implementing a sanitary alert system—called the “traffic light” system—for gradually reopening activities…
Ogletree Deakins | USA | 6 May 2020
An unintended workplace health threat resulting from the fight against COVID-19 could be lurking in an employer’s water system—Legionella, the…
Ogletree Deakins | USA | 2 Oct 2019
Due to a recent court decision, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has again revised its workplace examination rule, 30 CFR §§ 56.18002…
Ogletree Deakins | USA | 24 Jun 2019
Due to a recent court decision, metal/nonmetal mine operators are again facing the possibility of having to comply with two of the more onerous…
Ogletree Deakins | USA | 6 May 2019
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) held its quarterly stakeholder call on May 2, 2019. MSHA began the discussion by reviewing the five…
Ogletree Deakins | USA | 4 Apr 2019
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has begun a three-month pilot project to see if the agency and operators can reach a final…
Ogletree Deakins | USA | 18 Mar 2019
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is back in business as it will soon have a quorum again to decide cases. The Commission plays an…