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New England Seafood Processing Employers Under Scrutiny
On June 1, 2023, OSHA announced a new Local Emphasis Program (LEP) targeting the seafood processing industry in Region 1. The LEP was launched as...
Read MoreOSHA Announces Fall Protection NEP
The recent announcement by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) about the launch of a National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting fall hazards is not...
Read MoreOSHA Focuses on Construction Industry
As the construction season gets underway in the Northeast, I’m reminded of Scott Ketcham’s recent remarks at the American Bar Association’s OSHA/MSHA Law Conference in...
Read MoreOSHA Revises the Combustible Dust NEP
At the end of January, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced revisions to its Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP). The new directives...
Read MoreOSHA Wants to Clarify Subpoena Practices
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently announced its intentions to implement an interim final rule about the use of subpoenas during investigations. The...
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