Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
New DC Law Protects Cannabis-Using Workers
In June, the D.C. City Council unanimously passed legislation that would prevent employers from firing employees who fail tests for...
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Sarah Ghiz Korwan, Esq.
Jun 22, 20223 min read
Sixth Circuit Finds “Coded Language” Violates Advance Notice Standard, Not Protected as Free Speech
After ten years, the Sixth Circuit (finally) resolved a matter involving a citation alleging advance notice at an underground mine. The...
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Sarah Ghiz Korwan, Esq.
Jun 22, 20224 min read
National Forklift Safety Day Conference and Webinar
On June 14, 2022, National Forklift Safety Day was marked by an in-person conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.,...
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Diana Schroeher, Esq.
Jun 22, 20222 min read
The EEOC and the DOJ Issue Warnings to Employers on AI which may Violate the ADA
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have each issued guidance to...
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Michael Peelish, Esq.
Jun 21, 20222 min read
MSHA Develops Set of Health Hazard Pocket Cards
How many times have miners attended a training class and were frankly bored out of their minds or did not want to be there because they...
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Michael Peelish, Esq.
Jun 21, 20225 min read
MSHA is Not Waiting Around on Silica
MSHA has clearly staked out its ground on respirable crystalline silica or RCS with the latest enforcement initiative. With all the...
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Gary Visscher, Esq.
Jun 9, 20222 min read
Commission Split Means Flexibility to Statute of Limitations
The Bible’s Old Testament tells the story of a time when the sun stood still and a day lasted two days, in order for the Israelites to...
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Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
May 23, 20221 min read
MSHA Announces Enhanced Enforcement Program for Powered Haulage
MSHA has announced its Enhanced Enforcement Program for powered haulage, focusing on mobile equipment safety and inspection, for mine...
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Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
May 9, 20222 min read
CPWR Injury Data Show Need for Greater Emphasis on Safety
In May 2022, CPWR and the Center for Construction Research & Training released a Data Bulletin summarizing key findings from their review...
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Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
May 9, 20223 min read
Cannabis on the Ballot in 2022
While most political attention is focused on the current primary season, one thing that may draw voters to the polls in November 2022 is...
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Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
May 9, 20223 min read
Changes to OSHA’s Lead Standard on Horizon
While nothing formal has been released, this Spring OSHA sent a preliminary notice to the Office of Management & Budget of its intent to...
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Josh Schultz, Esq.
May 9, 20222 min read
US DOL Alleges "Pattern of Failures" for Arizona’s State OSHA Plan, Threatens Revocation
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal on April 20, 2022 to reconsider and revoke the final approval of Arizona’s State OSHA...
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Josh Schultz, Esq.
May 5, 20221 min read
CalOSHA Standard Board Approves Revised COVID-19 ETS
On April 21, 2022, the CalOSHA Standards Board approved the Agency's third revised COVID-19 ETS. The ETS now heads to the Office of...
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Michael Peelish, Esq.
May 5, 20221 min read
EPA Seeks Ban on Imported Chrysotile Asbestos
On April 5, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to protect people from asbestos exposure that...
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Michael Peelish, Esq.
May 5, 20222 min read
OSHA’s First Regional Emphasis Program on Silica in Stone Cutting Becomes Effective May 2022
On February 8, 2022, OSHA’s Region 8 (CO, MT, SD, ND, WY, UT) issued the first Regional Emphasis Program (REP) on silica in cut stone and...
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Sarah Ghiz Korwan, Esq.
May 3, 20222 min read
WV Legislator Proposes Major Change to Mine Safety Laws, Fails
A common expression in the mining community is that mine safety laws are written in blood. This belief propounded by opponents likely...
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Sarah Ghiz Korwan, Esq.
May 3, 20224 min read
CBD Products Triggering Positive Drug Tests: How Recent Decisions Affect Employers
Employers who are screening for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component in marijuana, are learning that that some...
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Gary Visscher, Esq.
May 3, 20223 min read
Commission Holds No MSHA Jurisdiction of Off-Site Facility or Equipment
In a decision handed down on April 5, 2022, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission substantially limited MSHA’s...
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Josh Schultz, Esq.
Apr 13, 20222 min read
OSHA Announces National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards
On April 12, 2022 Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, announced a National Emphasis Program ("Heat...
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Josh Schultz, Esq.
Apr 1, 20221 min read
Oregon OSHA Removes Indoor Masking Requirements
On March 18, 2022, Oregon OSHA amended their Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks to remove the indoor masking requirements and most...
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