Employers expect OSHA to show up after reporting a serious incident or when employees complain about certain types of hazards, but the agency has been focused now, more than ever it seems, on proactive enforcement methods. As…
After years of stagnation, we’ve finally seen movement on updating process safety regulations during the Biden administration. But the revamped PSM standard and RMP rules have yet to see the light of day. We discussed when we…
Twenty-two states have OSHA-approved state plans that cover both private and state and local government workers. While state plans must be at least as effective as federal OSHA, some state plans have regulations unique to their state.…
Over the past several years, employers have seen a significant uptick in retaliation claims filed by employees and investigated by federal agencies. For example, in 2010, only approx. 30% of all charges filed with the EEOC included…
The latest phenomenon in artificial intelligence (“AI”), generative AI such as ChatGPT, has changed the world as we know it. While some fear AI will replace workers and others praise its efficiency and productivity, there is no…
Following another close national election, President Trump returns to the White House for a second term, and resumes control over the vast Executive Branch bureaucracy, including the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA is…
Presented by the Partners in CMC’s national OSHA • Workplace Safety Practice Group The ball has dropped, the confetti has been swept out of Times Square, and 2024 is in the books. It’s time to take a look…
Presented by Anthony Casaletta, Beeta Lashkari, and Valerie Butera Manufacturing worksites often include many unseen health hazards that pose potential threats to workers. These hazards are often in the form of airborne dusts and vapors. Evaluating risks and having a…
Presented by Aaron Gelb, Dan Deacon, and Hema Steele Year in and year out, the same 5 standards tend to be cited the most frequently in general industry inspections. While their placement in the Top 5 may vary from time…
Presented by Beeta Lashkari, Megan Shaked, and Mark Ishu On April 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET, we will hold a virtual Open Meeting of CMC’s Employers Heat Illness Prevention Rulemaking Coalition to analyze and discuss potential paths forward and next…
Presented by Lindsay DiSalvo, Ashley Mitchell, and Samuel Rose OSHA’s injury and illness recordkeeping requirements may seem straightforward on their face, but there are many nuances in how they are actually applied that can create challenges to determining whether…
Presented by Nicholas Scala, Dan Deacon, and Tony Casaletta Companies 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…