OSHA & MSHA Penalties Significantly Raised
On July 1, 2016, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule raising civil penalties by nearly 80 percent in some...
Managing an OSHA Inspection
Know your rights before, during, and after the visit
By Samantha Catone, Esq.
An unexpected visit from OSHA can be daunting and stressful. While many employers...
Ebola: OSHA Gets Into The Act
For the past month or so, the lead story in every radio newscast and online report has involved the potential threat from the Ebola...
Labor and Employment Update
Employee Verification and the Newly Released I-9 Form
Labor and employment laws regularly intersect with the construction industry—whether you are dealing with employment issues such...
Federal Court Upholds OSHA’s Expansive Subpoena Power
The United States District Court (E.D.N.Y.) recently ruled that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has authority to issue administrative subpoenas duces Tecumseh...
Contractor Beware
Timely and effective communications among the project owner, contractors, and others are hallmarks of successful construction projects. Nearly every contract will be amended to...
OSHA Tightens VPP Eligibility
OSHA’s longstanding, often-praised “Voluntary Protection Program” (VPP) recognizes employers and workers in both the private and federal sectors who implement effective safety and health...
Emergency Preparedness
By Christopher Scott D’Angelo
OSHA sums emergency preparedness as follows: Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses...
Report Targets OSHA Settlement Practices
On August 1, 2016, OSHA’s civil penalties increased by nearly 80 percent to a new high of $124,709 per violation (for willful and repeat...
Nailing AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of our daily lives, at work and at home. As the use of AI increases, so will various...