Category Archives: civil and criminal exposure

My Essential OSHA “Enforcement” Posts This Year.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by mavity2012

These are the links I sent to F & P attorneys after recently conducting an in-house session on our workplace safety practice.  The focus of the links was not on building a safety culture, which is my favorite topic, or … Continue reading →

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Fatalities Result In Largest Ever Canadian Criminal Negligence Fines On Corporation

Posted on September 25, 2013 by mavity2012

One should never assume that safety regulation is the same in Canada and other English-speaking countries as in the U.S.  I often look to the U.K., Australian and Canadian Occupational Safety Administrations for practical ideas for compliance, but the systems … Continue reading →

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IT’S NOT OUR FAULT – IT’S THEIR FAULT!!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by mavity2012

  I’m not talking about kindergarten playtime or its “adult” equivalent … politics. Any time multiple employers are involved, labor and employment matters becomes much more complicated. The classic example is a construction site.  OSHA refers to such settings as … Continue reading →

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Combustible Dust Explosions and Compliance – Especially For Food Processors

Posted on May 13, 2013 by mavity2012

  I have linked to an Interview by the good folks at Chem.Info.com, an excellent publication and provider, especially for food processors and related businesses.  We represented construction employers at the 2008 Port Wentworth Sugar Plant (Imperial Sugar) explosion and … Continue reading →

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Matt Korn On MSHA.

Posted on April 30, 2013 by mavity2012

Matt Korn, a former attorney with D.C. MSHA, who works out of our Columbia office, finished moving into a new house this weekend, and celebrated by engaging in a veritable explosion of blogging. I present for your enjoyment, the following no-doubt … Continue reading →

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Count The Cost Before Waging The War

Posted on April 22, 2013 by mavity2012

  An excellent piec by my Portland, Oregon partner, Rich Meneghello…. When Sun Tzu wrote “The Art of War” in the sixth century B.C., he probably wasn’t thinking about how his advice would apply to employment law litigation in the 21st century, … Continue reading →

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OSHA Is Only the Appetizer

Posted on February 23, 2013 by mavity2012

 An OSHA Inspection and citations often create the smallest liability associated with a workplace death, serious injury or major accident, but the facts and citations arising from that process will influence subsequent civil and criminal actions. I spoke a number of … Continue reading →

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