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Category Archives: MSHA
MSHA’S POV Rule Still Alive and Kicking
by Matthew Korn Yesterday, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied the mining industry’s request to stay implementation of MSHA’s new POV final rule, pending its review of the rule. Essentially, the Court of Appeals found that enforcement … Continue reading
New Labor Secretary, NLRB Point to More Activist Workplace Regulation
From TLNT, one of my first reads each day, along with EHS Today and the WSL. I’m always flattered to be picked up by folks of this caliber. New Labor Secretary, NLRB Point to More Activist Workplace Regulation by Howard … Continue reading
Can You “App” Yourself To Safety Success?
Safety “apps” are a hot topic. Even techno-challenged souls use apps to spot check noise, avoid heat stress, or conduct basic safety inspections. Even OSHA announced in January, “Winners of an OSHA App Challenge.” While recently teaching in the AGC’s … Continue reading
IT’S NOT OUR FAULT – IT’S THEIR FAULT!!
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
WATCH OUT FOR “REGULATION BY SHAME”
When OSHA Assistant Secretary Michaels and Jordan Barab famously admitted that OSHA was utilizing large penalties accompanied by harsh press releases to “motivate” employers to comply, I had mixed feelings. Fear is a great motivator. Aggressive publication of legitimate noteworthy OSHA citations … Continue reading
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