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SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Unwarrantable Failures
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala\, and Emily Toler Scott\n\n\n\n\nMSHA has a variety of enforcement options available in cases of non-compliance\, with Unwarrantable Failure being one of the more significant but commonly encountered options. Unwarrantable Failures are issued when MSHA determines that an operator has engaged in Aggravated Conduct\, leading the agency to adopt a more aggressive stance with both enforcement and the abatement process. This webinar will delve into the concept of Warrantable Failures from both practical and legal viewpoints. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nThe definition of an Unwarrantable Failure and how it differs from routine enforcement actions\nThe legal definitions and grounds for both the issuance and defense of Unwarrantable Failures\nEffective strategies for navigating the abatement process and avoiding the D-Chain.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/deep-dive-into-unwarrantable-failures/
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CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
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SUMMARY:Mine Operator and Contractor Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala and Dan Deacon \n\n\nCoordination between mine operators and independent contractors is crucial for ensuring productivity\, safety\, and compliance in mining operations. However\, managing a multi-employer mine site presents significant challenges for operators. This webinar will review the compliance obligations and responsibilities at mine sites where multiple companies operate under the Mine Act. We will also share best practices for both mine operators and independent contractors to help avoid common pitfalls. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nMSHA’s policies regarding multi-employer mine sites and the options for enforcement\nStrategies for mine operators to mitigate potential liability concerning contractors’ actions with MSHA\nEffective strategies for independent contractors to ensure success while working at various mine sites
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/mine-operator-and-contractor-best-practices/
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CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
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SUMMARY:Protect Your Interest: Workplace Crisis Management (L&E / OSHA / MSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Letitia Silas\, Eric Conn\, Rachel Conn\, and Nicholas Scala \n\n\nWhether it’s a prolonged labor strike\, a publicized workplace fatality\, or a sudden violent attack against your employees or customers\, your organization would benefit from a legal\, strategic\, and practical approach to identifying\, preparing for\, and responding to significant workplace events with widespread negative implications.  This webinar will explore what businesses can do to prevent and minimize operational\, fiscal\, reputational\, and legal harm\, and ensure business continuity\, by implementing strategies to proactively identify and mitigate risks as well as appropriately respond to and manage a crisis to protect their business and brand. \nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/protect-your-interest-workplace-crisis-management-le-osha-msha-crossover-4/
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CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T130000
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SUMMARY:Protect Your Interest: Workplace Crisis Management (L&E / OSHA / MSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Letitia Silas\, Eric Conn\, and Nicholas Scala\n\n\n\n\nWhether it’s a prolonged labor strike\, a publicized workplace fatality\, or a sudden violent attack against your employees or customers\, your organization would benefit from a legal\, strategic\, and practical approach to identifying\, preparing for\, and responding to significant workplace events with widespread negative implications. This webinar will explore what businesses can do to prevent and minimize operational\, fiscal\, reputational\, and legal harm\, and ensure business continuity\, by implementing strategies to proactively identify and mitigate risks as well as appropriately respond to and manage a crisis to protect their business and brand. \nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/protect-your-interest-workplace-crisis-management-le-osha-msha-crossover/
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CATEGORIES:Employment,MSHA,OSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T062102
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153331Z
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SUMMARY:MSHA Mid-Year Review of Significant Decision Update
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, originally scheduled on Wednesday\, July 16th\, has been rescheduled for Tuesday\, August 19th at 1 p.m. ET. \n\n\nPresented by Nicholas Scala and Emily Toler Scott \nIn this webinar\, we will explore developments occurring midway through the first year of the Trump Administration. We will provide an overview of significant updates at MSHA related to leadership\, rulemaking\, and enforcement. Furthermore\, we will examine the current status of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC) and highlight any impactful decisions from the Commission\, Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)\, or notable cases that have been appealed from the federal courts. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nRecent developments at MSHA\, including appointments and confirmations of agency leadership\nUpdates on enforcement actions and rulemaking initiatives\nA review of important FMSHRC cases and the current state of the Commission
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/msha-mid-year-review-of-significant-decision-update/
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SUMMARY:Converging Compliance: Navigating OSHA and MSHA in Construction and Mining Operations (MSHA / OSHA Crossover)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala\, and Tony Casaletta \n\n\nCompanies in the construction industry\, particularly those involved in heavy highway construction\, often have a vertically integrated structure that extends beyond construction projects. These companies may operate asphalt or concrete production facilities and mines\, sometimes on the same property\, and share employees across mining and construction locations. This unique setup presents a significant challenge- the need to comply with both MSHA and OSHA. In this presentation\, we will delve into the jurisdictional boundaries between MSHA and OSHA for such companies and their co-located facilities. We will also examine the training requirements for employees who work on both OSHA and MSHA jobs. Lastly\, we will discuss best practices for managing this challenge and propose strategies for maintaining distinct inspection and enforcement structures. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nThe jurisdictional boundaries between OSHA and MSHA in the construction and mining industries\nHow to manage sites with MSHA and OSHA operations in the same location\nThe training requirements for employees who move between different projects\nThe distinct investigation processes for OSHA and MSHA
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/converging-compliance-navigating-osha-and-msha-in-construction-and-mining-operations-msha-osha-crossover-2/
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CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T130000
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SUMMARY:MSHA Whistleblower Update and Understanding 105c
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala and Scott Hecker \n\n\nWhistleblower complaints represent a distinct category of MSHA investigations\, primarily rooted in employment law rather than safety and health regulations. This distinction often leads to misunderstandings and mishandling by mine operators and contractors\, causing significant frustration and potential repercussions. In this webinar\, we will take a deep dive into Section 105(c) of the Mine Act\, providing a comprehensive overview of who and what is protected by MSHA’s whistleblower provision\, as well as the subsequent investigation and litigation processes that arise from a complaint. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nHow to effectively respond to a notice of a whistleblower complaint\nThe types of complaints that MSHA is authorized to investigate under its whistleblower statute\nRecent updates and changes in legal decisions related to whistleblower protections\nThe current litigation landscape for those defending against a whistleblower complaint
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/msha-whistleblower-update-and-understanding-105c/
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SUMMARY:MSHA’s Silica Rule
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala\, Tony Casaletta\, and Hema Steele \n\n\nMSHA’s new silica rule\, finalized in 2024\, represents a key legacy of the Biden Administration. Although compliance seemed distant when the rule was first issued\, the deadlines for compliance are approaching: April 2025 for coal and April 2026 for metal/nonmetal operations. \nThis webinar will thoroughly examine this regulation and outline the steps operators need to take to ensure compliance. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about:\n\nThe testing requirements associated with the new silica standard\nDeveloping a compliant respiratory protection program\nThe current status of legal challenges to the rule and MSHA’s guidance on compliance
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/mshas-silica-rule/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000
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SUMMARY:Successfully Navigating MSHA Complaints and Accident Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala\n\nMine operators and contractors interact regularly with MSHA inspectors\, as MSHA’s authorized representatives (ARs) conduct safety and health inspections multiple times a year. However\, ARs can also arrive under different circumstances\, such as in response to complaints or following accidents\, during which their tactics and goals can be very different from regular inspection. During this webinar\, we will examine how not responding appropriately to MSHA’s reason for being on-site can impact operators. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nThe critical differences and potential consequences between investigations and regular inspections\nStrategies for effectively managing the various types of MSHA investigations\nWhich actions are advisable to contest and the best options available
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/successfully-navigating-msha-complaints-and-accident-investigations/
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CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
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SUMMARY:MSHA’s 2024 Review / 2025 Preview and SCOTUS
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicholas Scala and Hema Steele \nIn this webinar\, we will examine MSHA’s priorities\, rulemaking\, enforcement tactics\, and emphasis programs from 2024. We’ll review the interactions between the agency and operators during the final year of the Biden Administration. Additionally\, we will discuss expectations for the first year of the second Trump Administration and its implications for mine operators and contractors\, drawing insights from MSHA’s history from 2016 to 2020. Finally\, we will analyze the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 2024 and their potential effects on the mining industry in the future. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn:\n\nMSHA’s enforcement priorities and rulemaking efforts in 2024\nPredictions regarding MSHA’s regulatory approach for the mining industry in 2025\, including leadership changes\nThe potential implications of recent Supreme Court decisions on the agency and Department of Labor
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/mshas-2024-review-2025-preview-and-scotus/
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CATEGORIES:MSHA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620
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SUMMARY:OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard Update
DESCRIPTION:On May 20\, 2024\, OSHA published its long-in-the-making revision to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). OSHA’s revised its standard to better align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) in order to enhance conformity with international trading partners and other U.S. agencies\, although the standard aligns with outdated version 7 of the GHS. The new standard also builds into the regulatory language a myriad of interpretations the agency has made since it first released its GHS-aligned HCS in 2012. In making these changes\, OSHA has introduced numerous new regulatory obligations for chemical manufacturers\, importers\, distributors\, and downstream users required to communicate chemical hazard information. \nCMC is thrilled to be joined for this special webinar event by co-presenter Maureen Ruskin\, the recently former Deputy Director of the Directorate of Standards and Guidance at OSHA\, where for many years\, Ms. Ruskin was the top OSHA official leading the agency’s effort to align OSHA’s HazCom Standard with the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Maureen had a major hand in crafting OSHA’s new final HazCom Standard. \nThis webinar explained the changes to the HCS\, identified key compliance deadlines\, and explained what employers need to do to come into compliance. Specifically\, participants in this webinar learned: \n\nBackground about OSHA’s HCS and its relationship with the GHS\nThe most important elements of the recent revisions that employers need to know\nKey implementation deadlines\nBest practices for coming into compliance with the revised HCS
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/oshas-hazard-communication-standard-update/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:MSHA
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