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Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 5 Sep 2023
DOL Proposes Regulations Authorizing Union and Other Third-Party Representation of Employees During OSHA Inspections
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced notice and comment rulemaking as it seeks to revise its regulations regarding who can be authorized by…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 24 Aug 2023
OSHA Says Workplace Violence Injuries are Work-Related, Even When Sustained Outside the Workplace
To increase enforcement concerning workplace violence incidents, OSHA published a Standard Interpretation Letter concluding injuries resulting from…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 16 Aug 2023
OSHA to Require Better-Fitting PPE in Construction
OSHA announced last week a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. A…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 9 Aug 2023
OSHA Issues Heat Hazard Alert Reminding Employers to Protect Workers Against Heat Illness and Injury - States are Following Suit
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that OSHA has issued a heat hazard alert to “remind employers of their obligation to protect workers…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 27 Jul 2023
A Brave New World: How to Manage Safety Hazards From Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have become increasing factors in construction and general industry…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 18 Jul 2023
OSHA Expands Electronic Injury/Illness Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
Despite many delays and lawsuits from affected stakeholders, OSHA announced today that it will expand the types of OSHA forms employers must submit…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 14 Jul 2023
OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program Aimed at Reducing and Preventing Workplace Hazards in Warehouses and Distribution Centers
OSHA this week announced a national emphasis program (“NEP”) to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities distribution centers…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 14 Jul 2023
NYC to Consider Indoor Air Quality Regulations
The COVID-19 pandemic and wildfire smoke shrouding the skies over the East Coast this summer have drawn more attention to indoor air quality, leading…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 15 Jun 2023
OSHA Provides Guidance on the Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance Industries
A Small Business Advocacy Review Panel for a potential OSHA standard to address Prevention of Workplace Violence in the Healthcare and Social…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP | USA | 8 Jun 2023
See Through the Haze: NIOSH Guidance on Outdoor Workers Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
As Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across the Northern United States, employers should review the CDC/NIOSH guidance on occupational exposure to…
