By Mark A. Lies, II, Adam R. YoungJames L. Curtis, and Benjamin D. Briggs

Seyfarth Synopsis:  It is imperative that employers develop and implement organized and clearly communicated procedures for responding to a disaster. A well-planned and executed emergency response program will provide orderly procedures and prevent panic, thereby minimizing employee injuries and damage to
Continue Reading After the Rain: Disaster Recovery and Employee Safety Following Hurricane Harvey

By Brent I. Clark, Meagan Newman, and Craig B. Simonsen

OSHA has scheduled a meeting for “stakeholders” on its consideration of standards for emergency response and preparedness. 79 Fed. Reg. 32199 (June 4, 2014).

OSHA notes that emergency response is one of the most hazardous occupations in the U.S. To support a need for proposed rules OSHA references the
Continue Reading OSHA Considering Proposed Standards for Emergency Responders

By Craig B. Simonsen

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just published a web page that provides “safety and health information on winter storm hazards.” OSHA indicates that winter storms “create a variety of hazards and can have lingering impacts on everyday tasks and work activities.” OSHA cites to the National Weather Service, that about 70

Continue Reading OSHA Publishes New Web Page that Features Safety and Health Information on Winter Storm Hazards