Recent confirmations at the Department of Labor (DOL) mark a new phase for federal workplace safety and health oversight. With David Keeling now leading the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Wayne Palmer heading the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), both agencies are expected to adjust their regulatory and enforcement priorities. Employers should
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MSHA Issues Long Awaited Final Silica Rule
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (“MSHA”) released its long-anticipated silica rule on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (See the rule here) The rule is aimed at reducing miners’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica, otherwise known as silica or quartz dust. The final version of the rule is mostly consistent with the version MSHA…