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As today’s workplace becomes more complex, regulation of that workplace increases. In this section, you’ll find the practical advice you need to understand exactly what OSHA, other federal agencies, and their state counterparts, require of you, and to comply in the ways that best satisfy both your and their needs. Look also for important court decisions, advice on how to handle enforcement actions, and news of upcoming changes in workplace health and safety law.
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The Harbor Animal Services Center of San Pedro, California, operated by Los Angeles City Animal Services, faces a $563,250 fine after a series of employee animal attacks and bites, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced December 17. One worker, whose leg was badly mauled, required hospitalization, according to the agency. The […]
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of our highlights from 2024. Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite Back to Basics articles from this year. How’s Your Powered Industrial Truck Compliance? You need to be mindful of the hazards posed by forklifts and other powered industrial trucks […]
The EPA and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced two settlements with energy operators located in Pennsylvania. XTO Energy Inc. (XTO) and Hilcorp Energy Company (Hilcorp) agreed to resolve alleged Clean Air Act (CAA) and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involving their oil and gas production operations in the state. Under the settlement, […]
As we near the end of the year, we’re taking a look back at some of our highlights from 2024. For our latest EHSDA Shorts feature, we are sharing some insights from some of our favorite guests this year. What is ESG and How Can it Integrate with EHS? In this episode of EHSDA Shorts, […]
The EPA recently released interim guidance and additional materials to support the regulatory community in implementing the requirements of the final rule for the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ). An AEZ is defined as an area immediately surrounding pesticide application equipment during an outdoor pesticide application. The final rule defines additional […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the successful EPA registration of the first antimicrobial product using the revised efficacy protocol for pre-harvest agricultural water. The registration of SANIDATE 12.0 is the result of a collaborative effort between government, academia, and industry. This marks the first-ever FDA approval of a treatment for use […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released detailed case data collected by its Injury Tracking Application for calendar year 2023, the agency announced December 12. The release makes publicly available the establishment-level injury and illness summary data submitted by employers. OSHA also released a “Work Related Injury & Illness Summary” report, which includes […]
A decision issued in November by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has created tremendous uncertainty for the future of regulating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In Marin Audubon Society v. Federal Aviation Administration, a divided D.C. Circuit Court ruled that the Council for Environmental Quality (CEQ) was never granted the authority to promulgate […]
On November 21, 2024, the EPA released the “National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution: Part Three of a Series on Building a Circular Economy for All,” which outlines opportunities for action to protect communities from the impacts of plastic production and waste and details how government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and communities can take additional action […]
RRC Home Improvement Inc., a Newark, New Jersey, roofer, is facing $328,545 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines for exposing employees to falls from elevations at three North Jersey worksites, the agency announced December 10. OSHA cited RRC Home Improvement with four willful and seven serious violations following the three inspections. Since 2017, OSHA […]