August 2023

By Adam R. Young, Daniel R. Birnbaum, Patrick D. Joyce, A. Scott Hecker, James L. Curtis, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: To increase enforcement concerning workplace violence incidents, OSHA published a Standard Interpretation Letter concluding injuries resulting from workplace violence are recordable, even if the incident occurs outside of the workplace.

OSHA regularly issues…

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By Adam R. Young, James L. Curtis, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA announced last week a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. A revised standard will clarify that personal protective equipment (PPE) must fit each affected employee properly, to protect them from occupational hazards.

For the…

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By James L. Curtis, Brent I. Clark,  Adam R. Young, A. Scott Hecker, Patrick D. Joyce, Benjamin D. Briggs, Mark A. Lies, Daniel R. Birnbaum, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis:  The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that OSHA has issued a heat hazard alert to “remind employers of their…

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