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

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA this week announced a national emphasis program (“NEP”) to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments.

According to OSHA,

[i]n the…

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

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has issued a COVID-19 guidance for package delivery employers. OSHA offers recommendations to help reduce employees’ risk of exposure to the coronavirus, including administrative controls, hygiene measures, face coverings, and social distancing.

OSHA had previously released a Guidance …
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By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen

We had previously blogged on OSHA’s adoption of its new 428 page updated “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution” rules. 79 Fed. Reg. 20316 (April 11, 2014). It has now issued an “Interim Enforcement Policy” for the new rules.

According to Dr. David Michaels, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational…
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By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen

After nearly nine years since its proposed rulemaking began, including substantial controversy, hearings, and public comments, OSHA has finally adopted its 428 page updated “Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution” rules. 79 Fed. Reg. 20316 (April 11, 2014).

The existing rules, now being replaced, were originally adopted in November 1972, over 40…
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