How the Supreme Court Pulled the Plug on Chevron Deference

How the Supreme Court Pulled the Plug on Chevron Deference

The Rise and Fall of Chevron Deference On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court lobbed a legal hand grenade that’s got Washington buzzing louder than a swarm of caffeinated cicadas. In a bombshell 6-3 decision that’s left federal agencies reeling like a punch-drunk boxer, the Supremes decided to kick the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine to the … Read more

Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace: An Overview for New Businesses

Creating a Safe and Healthy Workplace An Overview for New Businesses

Starting a new business comes with many challenges, but one critical responsibility for entrepreneurs and business owners is to establish and uphold strong occupational health and safety practices. Failing to do so can result in tragic injuries, illnesses, fines, lawsuits, and damage to your company’s reputation and success. Fortunately, with some background knowledge and proactive … Read more

OSHA’s New Rules for Electronic Injury Reporting

OSHA's New Rules for Electronic Injury Reporting

Workplace injuries and illnesses are an unfortunate reality across many industries. To better understand these incidents and protect America’s workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented new electronic reporting rules. These requirements will provide OSHA, employers, employees and the public with more robust data to identify hazards, patterns and solutions. The New … Read more

Harnessing Leading Indicators for Enhanced Workplace Safety

Harnessing Leading Indicators for Enhanced Workplace Safety

Workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities continue to impose heavy human and financial costs across industries. However, these adverse outcomes can often be prevented through proactive safety and health programs centered around leading indicators—metrics that provide early warning signs of potential hazards or program inadequacies. Leading indicators allow employers to monitor critical aspects of their safety … Read more

Guide to OSHA Recordkeeping for Temp Workers

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Introduction Temporary workers face unique occupational health and safety hazards, often falling through the cracks when responsibilities between host employers and staffing agencies are not clearly delineated. To address this issue, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched the Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI) to promote compliance and clarify recordkeeping duties. Understanding joint employment relationships … Read more

Ensuring Adolescent Safety in the Workplace

Ensuring Adolescent Safety in the Workplace

Working during the formative adolescent years can provide invaluable learning experiences and the opportunity to develop important life skills. However, special care must be taken to ensure minors are protected from workplace hazards. This article will explore key regulations, restrictions, and best practices for maintaining adolescent safety on the job. Laws and Regulations Governing Minor … Read more

HIPAA and OSHA: Balancing Health Privacy in OSHA Whistleblower Cases

Balancing Health Privacy in OSHA Whistleblower Cases

The privacy of medical and health information is a fundamental right, but also one that can come into conflict with occupational safety regulations and whistleblower protections. This issue arises around the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a US law that requires confidentiality around individuals’ health records. However, HIPAA also recognizes certain necessary exceptions … Read more

CalOSHA Standards and Practices

CalOSHA Standards and Practices

CalOSHA, or the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) of California, plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of workers in the state. With its own set of standards and practices, CalOSHA is distinct from federal OSHA and has been established to address the specific needs and challenges faced by California’s … Read more

The Impact of Cal OSHA

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With over 19 million workers employed across California, effective statewide occupational health and safety protections are imperative. The California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 established Cal/OSHA for this vital purpose. Governed by the California Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA is tasked with helping safeguard employees, workplaces and the general public from on-the-job hazards. … Read more

Cracking the OSHA 30 Hour Test

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30 Hour Test is a comprehensive examination that aims to evaluate a participant’s understanding of workplace safety and health. This test is a crucial component of the OSHA 30 training program, which is designed to educate workers and supervisors with safety and health responsibilities about general worksite safety, … Read more