By Brent I. Clark, James L. Curtis, Patrick D. Joyce, A. Scott Hecker, Daniel R. Birnbaum, Melissa A. Ortega and Taylor Iaculla
Seyfarth Synopsis: This week we are attending the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The meeting includes representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Review
Continue Reading Report From Final Day of The 2024 ABA OSHA/MSHA Law ConferenceBy Jay W. Connolly, Joseph J. Orzano, and Aaron Belzer
Seyfarth Synopsis: Join us on Tuesday, September 25th, for this timely California Proposition 65 webinar that will provide an overview of the updated warning regulations. The webinar will also discuss the potential impact of the new regulations on enforcement trends. Lastly, the webinar will provide strategies for businesses seeking
Continue Reading Webinar – California Proposition 65: From Concept to Implementation—New Warning Regulations Take Effect
Seyfarth Synopsis: As of August 30, 2018, California businesses must provide the public with more information about dangerous chemicals present at the business location. Many California employers will comply with the new requirements through the Cal/OSHA-required workplace hazardous communication program. For occupational exposures that do not meet the thresholds for HazMat communications, posting new signs will
Continue Reading Proposition 65: Sign of the Times—For Employers, What’s New is Old
By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA just updated its annual list of the top ten cited standards. The list provides a starting point for employers reviewing their own safety programs.
OSHA just announced the Agency’s annual listing of the “Top Ten Most Frequently Cited Standards.” OSHA’s release noted that, “one remarkable thing about the
Continue Reading OSHA Updates and Publishes “Top Ten” Most Frequently Cited Standards
By Benjamin D. Briggs and Adam R. Young
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA Interim Guidance recommends that all employers develop and implement policies to deal with Zika virus.
What is Zika?
The Zika virus disease (Zika) primarily is spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). While some
Continue Reading Zika Virus Spreading to United States: OSHA Provides Recommendations
By Brent I. Clark, Adam R. Young, and Craig B. Simonsen
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recently released a draft Guidance on Data Evaluation for Weight of Evidence Determination: Application to the 2012 Hazard Communication Standard.
We had previously blogged about OSHA’s 2012 Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), including an Enforcement Guidance, and a Directive
Continue Reading Hazard Communication Update: OSHA Releases Draft Guidance on “Data Evaluation for Weight of Evidence Determination”
By Brent I. Clark, Ilana R. Morady, and Craig B. Simonsen
We had previously blogged that June 1, 2015 is the deadline for compliance with the all new hazardous communication (HazCom) standard (29 CFR section 1910.1200) (HCS 2012) requirements, with exceptions for chemical distributors, and for employers to update workplace labeling and hazard communication programs. 77
Continue Reading Enforcement Guidance for the Hazard Communication Standard Compliance Date
By Ilana R. Morady and Craig B. Simonsen
On August 6, 2014, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a final rule modifying the requirements governing the transportation of lithium cells and batteries. 79 Fed. Reg. 46012.
The final rule revised hazard communication and packaging provisions for lithium batteries to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations with applicable
Continue Reading DOT Partially Extends Compliance Date for HazCom and Labeling of Lithium Cells and Batteries
By Mark A. Lies II and Ilana R. Morady
As most employers are aware, OSHA inspections typically involve a request for the employer to produce certain documents. In many cases, employers are unsure of what documents the compliance officer is entitled to see and copy. Employers can also be unsure of how long to retain certain documents required under OSHA.
Continue Reading OSHA-Related Documents: Creation And Retention
By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen
In an illustration of how widely OSHA will be looking at industries that use highly hazardous chemicals, OSHA’s Omaha Area Director recently announced that a Local Emphasis Program will include health inspections at funeral homes, chemical and product manufacturing plants, printing facilities, and outpatient care centers. See, for instance, Appendix A.
Continue Reading OSHA Local Emphasis Program for Funeral Homes, Chemical and Product Manufacturing Plants, Printing Facilities, and Outpatient Care Centers