As temperatures rise and wildfire season intensifies across the Pacific Northwest, Washington State employers must remain alert – for the safety of their workforce and to follow state law. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has adopted specific rules that require businesses to protect employees from the dual hazards of heat-related illnesses
OSHA’s 2025 Amputations NEP: Key Changes Manufacturers Should Know
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its 2025 update to the National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries (Amputations NEP), renewing the program and introducing several notable changes for employers. The directive aims to refine enforcement criteria and focuses on higher-risk workplaces.
The directive, effective June 27, 2025, and set to
BREAKING NEWS: OSHA, MSHA to Publish 30+ Proposed Rules July 1
Tomorrow (July 1, 2025), OSHA and MSHA will publish over 30 proposed rules, many of which request public comment, in the Federal Register. Included in OSHA’s slate of proposed rules is a Rescission of Coordinated Enforcement Regulations, and a proposed clarification of its Interpretation of the General Duty Clause.
Jackson Lewis is monitoring these
Public Hearings on OSHA’s Proposed Heat Hazard Rule Begin
Monday, June 16, 2025, marked the first day of informal public hearings on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and indoor work environments. With rising temperatures posing increased risks to worker health and safety, this rule would establish the first national standard
California’s Proposed AI Bill and Workplace Safety Implications
California legislators have introduced a new bill aimed at regulating the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. While the proposed law is designed to safeguard employees, it has sparked concern about the potential effects on operational efficiency and innovation, including workplace safety. Read what this may mean for California employers.
Cal/OSHA’s Latest on Lead Exposure: Clarification for the Construction Industry
On May 5, 2025, the California Department of Industrial Relations made an important announcement that affects employers in the construction industry. Cal/OSHA has clarified lead exposure prevention guidance specific to protecting workers conducting dry abrasive blasting while performing construction work.
California’s recently amended lead standards for the construction industry went into effect on January 1
Cal/OSHA Standards Board Considers Subcommittee in Response to NIOSH Cuts
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) is considering the formation of a subcommittee to tackle challenges arising from the dismantling of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
During the OSHSB meeting on April 17, 2025, board members discussed reports of significant layoffs within NIOSH due to federal government
Safety on Set: Navigating Compliance in the Entertainment Industry
For businesses operating across multiple states, the complexities of workplace safety compliance can be daunting, particularly when laws and standards may vary by location. This issue is especially impactful in the dynamic entertainment sector, where adherence to continuously changing safety regulations is essential. The responsibility becomes even more significant when the industry is in the
Don’t Sweat It: Nevada’s New Heat Illness Regulation is Here
Even as temperatures cool, Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) was working to adopt a heat illness regulation. On November 15, 2024, the State of Nevada adopted new regulations meant to protect employees from heat-related illness by placing new requirements on employers.
The new regulation, which took effect immediately upon approval, requires businesses with more
Cal/OSHA Proposes an All-Industry Workplace Violence Prevention Standard. Are You Ready?
It may come as a surprise to some, but Cal/OSHA’s workplace violence regulations currently apply only to the Health Care Industry. Cal/OSHA plans to change that.
Right now, for non-healthcare industries, Cal/OSHA regulates workplace violence using the employer’s obligation to regularly identify and evaluate workplace hazards under Section 3203, California’s version of the general