The arrival of the hot summer season brings the risks and dangers of heat exposure for many employees throughout the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a reminder to employers of their duty to protect employees, along with some guidance on ways to recognize and mitigate the risks of heat
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Workplace Law Implications of the 2012 Presidential Election
By Bradford T. Hammock on
Posted in Articles
Now that we know President Barack Obama will remain in office for the next four years, he and and the federal agencies responsible for enforcing the nation’s workplace laws likely will continue to pursue a number of pro-employee initiatives. A sampling is provided here.
Impact of the Presidential Election on OSHA
By Bradford T. Hammock on
Posted in OSHA Rulemaking
With the presidential election just a few days away, there is a lot of uncertainty on the future direction of OSHA. If President Obama wins a second term, employers should expect to see a more active OSHA from the regulatory perspective, as many rules that could impact the employers are poised to be published in…
IIPP – Ready or Not Here it Comes!
By Bradford T. Hammock on
Posted in OSHA Rulemaking
OSHA is poised to release to the public its initial regulatory approach to its Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) rule. OSHA has announced that it will begin the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement and Fairness Act (SBREFA) process for its IIPP rule, at which time the Agency will likely make public a draft regulatory text and…
IIPP – What Should Employers Expect and When Should Employers Expect It?
By Bradford T. Hammock on
Posted in OSHA Rulemaking
OSHA’s Spring 2011 Regulatory Agenda reiterates OSHA’s earlier commitment to initiate the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act process for its Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) rule in June of this year. Now midway through July, it is unclear when OSHA will release to the public its initial regulatory approach to the IIPP rule. The Agency’s oft-stated…