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Report Link Occupational Hazards: When OSHA Knocks (pdf).Baker Hostetler LLP - April 11, 2008 Make sure you understand the purpose of a visit from OSHA. Report Link OSHA Form 300A Must Be Posted By February 1, 2008.Ogletree Deakins - February 08, 2008 Most employers are required under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to maintain an ongoing record of occupational injuries and illnesses. Employers must use the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Form 300, the “Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses” to classify work-related injuries and illnesses. The OSHA Form 300 is also used to note the extent and severity of each case. Report Link OSHA Holds the Power: Worker Safety and Regulations in Power Plant Construction.Hogan & Hartson LLP - October 29, 2007 The United States Department of Energy predicts that U.S. electricity consumption will grow 40% by 2030. To accommodate the country’s growing needs, existing power generating plants are expanding their capacities, and many new plants, including nuclear power plants, are in the planning stage. As of July 2007, 17 entities are pursuing licenses to build as many as 30 new nuclear power plants. Report Link Legislative Update: Bill to Overhaul Nation's Workplace Safety Law Introduced in Congress.Jackson Lewis LLP - May 02, 2007 The Democratic-controlled Congress continues to beset employers with bills that would expand employee rights and remedies, but which also promise to vex employers with increased legal risk and cost. Report Link Workplace Safety Update (pdf).Hogan & Hartson LLP - March 16, 2007 The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues its aggressive enforcement of workplace safety regulations. Report Link A Watchful Eye (pdf).Vedder Price - December 27, 2006 Contractors Need to Continue to Pay Close Attention to Current Developments in Criminal Liability Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Report Link OSHA Releases Workplace First-Aid Program Best Practices Guide.Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, LLP. - September 15, 2006 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a best practices guide, Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program. Workplace first-aid programs are integral components of any comprehensive safety and health management system designed to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). The guide is designed to assist employers in developing effective workplace first-aid programs, which are mandatory under certain circumstances. Report Link Workplace Injuries And Illnesses Continue To Decline (pdf).Ogletree Deakins - December 16, 2005 On November 17, the U.S. Department
of Labor (DOL) released its annual
report on nonfatal workplace injuries
and illnesses – and the data continues
to reflect that the nation’s workplaces
are safer than ever before. Private sector
employers recorded 4.3 million injuries
and illnesses in 2004, resulting in a
rate of 4.8 cases for every 100 full-time
workers. In 2003, there were 4.4 million
occupational injuries and illnesses
recorded and a rate of 5.0 cases per 100
full-time employees. Report Link FAA Finalizes HazMat Training Requirements for Air Carriers.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - November 18, 2005 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently published a final rule announcing that certain air carriers and commercial operators must provide hazardous material training to employees who perform "transport-related functions," such as handling packages and loading aircraft. Report Link The Objective of the Partnership: to Increase Prosecutions Against 'Dangerous Employers'Hogan & Hartson LLP - September 28, 2005 This Update describes the so-called “quiet revolution” involving an unprecedented level of cooperation and coordination among the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors. The article discusses the partnership’s goal to increase prosecutions against “dangerous employers,” the recent effects of the partnership and its current manifestation within the agencies, the administration’s reluctance to publicize the efforts of the partnership, and the subsequent need for increased defensive efforts by employers and manufacturers. For more information, please contact the author or any other Hogan & Hartson lawyer with whom you have an existing relationship. Report Link OSHA Seeks to Step Up Enforcement of Criminal Penalties and High-Gravity Citations.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - July 01, 2005 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is making it clear that in 2005 and 2006 it will be devoting additional resources to criminal prosecutions of management, and that it intends to focus more of its enforcement efforts on employers with high-gravity citations. These objectives are part of an increased emphasis by OSHA to vigorously pursue those employers the agency deems to be “bad actors,” and to use the full range of its powers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to pursue criminal violations. Report Link Florida Farmworker Reform Measure Provides Protection Against Exploitation and Pesticide Exposure.Jackson Lewis LLP - July 26, 2004 Under strengthened protections that became effective on July 1, 2004, farm workers have enhanced protection against physical abuse, economic exploitation and exposure to workplace pesticides. The measure also provides enhanced state oversight of farm labor contractors. Report Link New OSHA Enforcement Program Highlights Company-wide Inspections and Potential Criminal ProsecutionJackson Lewis LLP - January 16, 2004 In November, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a memorandum to regional administrators setting out guidelines for "interim implementation" of the new enforcement initiative, the "Enhanced Enforcement Program," announced last March by Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. Report Link OSHA's Revised Exit Routes Standard Effective December 9, 2002.Jackson Lewis LLP - November 26, 2002 On November 7th, 2002, OSHA published its final revised rule regulating emergency exits, emergency action plans, and fire prevention plans (Subpart E of section 1910). Report Link CLIENT ALERT: Supreme Court Applies OSHA Regulations to Uninspected Vessels.Haynes and Boone, LLP - February 02, 2002 Discusses Chao v. Mallard Bay Drilling, Inc., 534 U.S. ___, (Jan. 9, 2002), in which the Supreme Court ruled that regulations issued under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act apply to uninspected vessels. Click Here For Article Report Link Facts About Anthrax.Department of Labor - November 01, 2001 There are new concerns and questions involving anthrax, an acute infectious disease most commonly found in animals. Initial symptoms may resemble a common cold but may progress to severe breathing problems and shock; if untreated, the disease is often fatal. But in persons exposed to anthrax, infection can be prevented with antibiotic treatment. Direct person-to-person spread of anthrax is extremely unlikely, if it occurs at all. Therefore, there is no need to immunize or treat others exposed to a patient with anthrax. Report Link Be Ready to Respond to Critical Incidents [PDF File].Lowenstein Sandler PC - September 03, 2001 Critical incidents such as explosions, fires, toxic releases and other environmentally sensitive events can subject both clients and third parties to extreme and immediate physical danger as well as severe risks to
property. Report Link OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses [75 page PDF File]. Department of Labor - December 01, 1996 DOL's Small Business Handbook, which summarizes OSHA and provides reference links. Report Link Resource Site.CCH - (No Date) This section of CCH's Business Owner's Toolkit contains summaries of the most prominent federal employment law statutes. Report Link OSHA Hazard Awareness Advisor.Department of Labor - (No Date) This Advisor helps identify hazards in general industry workplaces. Report Link OSHA Software Expert Advisors.Department of Labor - (No Date) These Advisors are Windows-based expert systems that can be downloaded and run on your PC. Each Advisor provides information on how OSHA regulations apply to unique work sites.
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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION
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July 8, 2008 Shaw Valenza LLPBenefits "Q And A": Get The Benefit From Our Benefits ExpertsEast Elmhurst
2008-7-8 Queens Chamber of CommercePREVENTING HARASSMENT AND OTHER EEO ISSUES AT WORK: IT’S ALL ABOUT RESPECT (AB1825 COMPLIANCE)Eureka
July 10, 2008 Shaw ValenzaThe Connecticut Sexual and Other Harassment Education and Training in the Workplace ActNew London
2008-7-16 Jackson Lewis LLPThe Connecticut Sexual and Other Harassment Education and Training in the Workplace ActHartford
2008-7-16 Jackson Lewis LLPFree Lunchtime Webinar: Protecting Company Assets: Trade Secrets, Non-Competition, And The World Of Restrictive Covenants: Will The Courts Really Enforce These Agreements?Online
July 17, 2008 Fisher & PhillipsDealing With HR Dilemmas In The Digital AgeMelville
2008-7-17 Jackson Lewis LLPDealing With HR Dilemmas In The Digital AgeIrving
2008-7-17 Jackson Lewis LLPComplimentary Breakfast Briefing for In-House Counsel, Senior Management and HR ProfessionalsMemphis
July 22, 2008 Ford & HarrisonInternal Influences /Protecting Your Workplace From Distraction And Destruction - Part IIRiverhead
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