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…
Hurricane Sandy — Key Governmental Resources
By Bradford T. Hammock on
Posted in OSHA Guidance
As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast, we wanted to highlight some key sources of information for hurricane preparedness and response:
Employers affected by the storm should review their emergency preparedness plans and these sources of information to ensure their employees are fully protected.
Workplace Safety and Health Reporter Summer 2011
By Bradford T. Hammock on
Posted in OSHA Guidance
Click here to access the Summer 2011 edition of the Workplace Safety and Health Reporter. The Reporter highlights recent safety and health developments across the country. We hope you find the newsletter informative.
Top Ten OSHA Developments Affecting Employers
By Bradford T. Hammock on
Posted in OSHA Enforcement
We thought you would be interested in the following article highlighting the Top Ten OSHA Developments Affecting Employers published this month on the Association of Corporate Counsel website.