On February 22, 2024, Cal/OSHA announced its 2024 civil penalty increases for certain workplace safety violations. The 3.24% increase from last year is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report on the October Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) . ...
For the first time in 30 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has published a major revision to its Process Safety Management (PSM) guidance . Th ese regulations apply to all businesses or facilities that store or handle certain ...
As 2023 comes to a close, it is important for employers to verify they are up to date on the many changes coming in 2024. The following is a look at the changes in federal laws that will affect employers , as well as the minimum wages organizations...
In a recent deci sion out of the U .S. District Court for the D istrict of Colorado , employers are reminded of the importance of taking seriously and addressing employee complaints related to public health and safety violations . Mitchell v. S ...
On August 29, 2023, t he U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend its regulations to allow employee-authorized third-party representatives to accompany OSHA officials during facility...
With federal and state public health emergency (PHE) orders no longer in place, many employers are wondering how to respond to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases . Employers may find the following information helpful . Vaccinations, Testing The U.S. ...
The U .S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently adopted a new rule allowing oral fluid testing for drugs . DOT-regulated e mployers will soon be able to choose wh ether to use the newly approved saliva method or urine testing for their ...
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As temperatures rise this summer , employees are at a much greater risk of experiencing heat exhaustion and heat stroke . Workers who spend a gr eat deal of time outdoors and those with certain health conditions are the most at risk, a s t h is...
On March 3, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its Guidance for Local Health Jurisdictions on Isolation and Quarantine of the General Public . The g uidance takes effect on March 13, 2023. The g uidance now aligns with the...
On December 15, 2022, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Board) voted to adopt the Non-Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulations . The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has 30 working days to review and approve the new regulations. If approved, the...
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