Assistant Secretary of Labor David Zatezalo has announced that a new workplace examination rule for metal and non-metal mines will be effective on June 2, 2018. The new rule has not yet been published.…
In healthcare worker safety, California leads the way
In the last two months, the healthcare industry has seen both federal and state efforts to further regulate healthcare worker safety. Stakeholders and other jurisdictions are keeping an eye on these developments, which could spread to other states, as well.…
Coming your way: Digital MSHA inspectors
MSHA announced last week that its mine safety inspectors are joining the digital age. Goodbye, “general field notes” on lined paper? Hello, customized tablets.
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An OSHA officer with expired credentials can cite you…
According to a decision this week, an OSHA compliance officer can write you a citation even if her credentials are expired. Your opportunity to challenge the credentials is only before you let her inside. …
MSHA training: Learn how to defend yourself at April ACRI seminar
We’ll be the first to tell you that not every MSHA case requires a lawyer. Our “ACRI” seminar teaches you how to mount a winning defense on your own. Join us in Florida from April 17th to 19th for the next training.
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On-demand webinar: How to handle whistleblowers and disgruntled employees
Our next webinar “rewind” brings us to a recent presentation on whistleblower strategies. Whistleblower complaints filed under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Mine Safety and Health Act are on the rise nationwide. How should you handle disgruntled employees to minimize risk?
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House Subcommittees Discuss the Impacts of Opioids in the Workplace
Today the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pension and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a joint hearing on how the opioid epidemic is affecting workplaces and communities. Members heard about how employers are impacted by the epidemic and how they are addressing opioid misuse via workplace drug testing. Witnesses discussed how employers…
House committees to hold joint hearing on drugs at work
The impact of drug use on workplace safety has been an increasingly difficult challenge for employers. This week, two congressional subcommittees will explore the issue.
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On-demand webinar: OSHA 101 – How to handle an OSHA inspection
In the coming weeks, we’ll be announcing our 2018 OSHA and MSHA webinars. In the meantime, in case you missed it or want a refresher, we’ll be posting on-demand links to view our most recent webinars. First up: “OSHA 101 – How to Handle an OSHA Inspection.”
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New MSHA chief briefs congressional committee
On Tuesday, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held an oversight hearing on MSHA and mine safety, featuring Assistant Secretary of Labor David Zetazelo, who outlined his priorities for MSHA.
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