Courtney M. Malveaux | Jackson Lewis The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance for construction industry employers to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition to measures the agency suggests for all employers, the guidance includes a variety of preventive measures at construction sites, such as: Using Environmental Protection Agency-approved cleaning chemicals from List N or that… Continue reading OSHA Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 Cases at Construction Sites
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OSHA Can’t Stop The Music, But Maybe Employers Should
Treyer Neuroth | Jackson Lewis On September 6, 2019, OSHA issued a letter of interpretation in response to an employers question regarding the use of headphones to listen to music on construction sites. The employer stated that some headphones are advertised as “OSHA approved” and asked whether OSHA had any specific regulation that prohibits the use of… Continue reading OSHA Can’t Stop The Music, But Maybe Employers Should
Silica Final Rule Announced; Will Take Effect on June 23, 2016 with Staggered Compliance Dates Thereafter
Modinat “Abby” Kotun, Punam Kaji and Brendan Fradkin | Haynes and Boone LLP | May 5, 2016 On March 24, 2016, OSHA announced its final rule covering protections for workers exposed to respirable silica dust. The final rule will: Reduce the permissible exposure limit (“PEL”) for crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter… Continue reading Silica Final Rule Announced; Will Take Effect on June 23, 2016 with Staggered Compliance Dates Thereafter