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The Cost of Noncompliance: OSHA, DOT, EPA Penalties Increase for 2023

As required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, federal agencies must publish “catch-up” rules that adjust the level of...

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Lots of Rulemaking Going On

As a new calendar year approaches, there are several important items on the Department of Labor's "to-do" list — last updated in the Spring 2022...

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What Does OSHA’s Top Ten Violations List for 2022 Tell Us?

OSHA’s “Top Ten” violations list — announced earlier this fall — didn’t hold any surprises. The list doesn't change much yearly, but it provides an...

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OSHA Revives Process Safety Management Update

Despite safety improvements, continued toxic chemical releases drive new process safety management rulemaking activity. It should be no surprise that OSHA is stepping up its plans...

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OSHA Expands Severe Violator List Eligibility

For employers everywhere, the long-term consequences of "just settling" citations have become even more consequential. In mid-September, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced...

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