By Matthew A. SloanA. Scott Hecker, and Adam R. Young

Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 1, 2024, the Federal Register published OSHA’s final rule revising its regulations regarding whom employees can authorize to act as their representative(s) to accompany compliance officers during on-site OSHA inspections.

Under Section 8(e) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees and employers alike

Continue Reading Union Intrusion: New OSHA Rule Permits Non-Employee Union Representatives on OSHA Inspection Walkarounds

By Jeryl L. Olson, Patrick D. Joyce, Rebecca A. Davis, Jose AlmanzarIlana R. Morady, Brent I. Clark, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: The environment was yet another topic addressed by the United States Supreme Court in a ruling where it dealt a heavy blow to the EPA’s efforts to cut greenhouse
Continue Reading Supreme Court Finds USEPA Lacks the Authority to Regulate Certain Emissions

By A. Scott Hecker, Adam R. YoungPatrick D. Joyce, James L. Curtis, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 28, 2022, OSHA announced publication of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”) regarding potential revisions to the Agency’s lead standards, lowering permissible blood lead levels.

OSHA’s ANPRM concerning the point at which Blood Lead
Continue Reading Lower Blood Lead Levels on OSHA’s To-Do List

By James L. CurtisAdam R. YoungPatrick D. JoyceDaniel R. Birnbaum, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: The National Safety Council (NSC) released an update to its annual list of OSHA’s top-ten cited standards. The list provides a starting point for employers to review their own safety programs on an annual basis. 

Patrick
Continue Reading Another Year In The Books – OSHA’s Top Ten Safety Violations for Fiscal Year 2021

By Brent I. ClarkJames L. CurtisAdam R. YoungA. Scott HeckerPatrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis: Yesterday the Senate voted to confirm Doug Parker to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Mr. Parker previously served in the Obama Administration as Deputy Assistant
Continue Reading Biden Nominee CalOSHA Chief Doug Parker Confirmed to Head Federal OSHA

By Andrew H. PerellisJeryl L. Olson, Brent I. ClarkPatrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen

Seyfarth Synopsis:  The regulated community had a pleasant surprise from President Trump this week.  The President issued two executive orders that have the stated intent to make closeted or last minute agency guidance and interpretations of federal rules
Continue Reading President Issues Executive Orders on Guidance Documents and Transparency