OSHA
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Lynn Grayson and Steven Siros Publish Article on U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments in Nanotechnology
Lynn Grayson and Steven Siros have published an article in the most recent issue of DRI’s Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Newsletter titled Nanotechnology: U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments. Continue reading
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OSHA Penalty Limits to Increase Almost 80% in the Next Year, With Annual Inflation Adjustments Authorized Thereafter
By Alexander J. Bandza Buried in the landmark Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314) (“2015 Budget Act”) signed by the President on Monday, November 2, 2015, Section 701 requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to begin indexing its penalty limits to inflation, much like the US EPA and other federal agencies do now. … Continue reading
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Workers Comp: Will the Opt-Out Initiative Alter the 100 Year Old Social Compact Between Employers and Employees for Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses?
Dissatisfaction with existing workers compensation programs seems to be the norm these days. A few states . . . have allowed employers to opt out of state workers compensation programs entirely, . . . alter[ing] the social compact that has driven workers compensation programs since the early 1900s. Continue reading
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US EPA Publishes Proposed List of National Enforcement Initiatives for FY2017–19
By Alexander J. Bandza On September 15, 2015, US EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance published a proposed list of national enforcement initiatives (NEIs) for fiscal years 2017–19. This latest NEI list includes NEIs from the last round (FY2014–16) as well as three new potential NEIs that US EPA is considering. Continue reading
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OSHA Proposes 10-Fold Reduction in Beryllium Workplace Exposure Limit
On August 7, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule in the federal register that would reduce exposure limits for occupational exposure to beryllium. Continue reading
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Corporate Environmental Lawyer celebrates five years of blogging with a new design!
In honor of the fifth anniversary of our entry into the blogosphere, we are excited to announce a major revamp of the Corporate Environmental Lawyer’s design. In addition to the blog’s sophisticated new look, our readers will enjoy: Mobile and tablet responsive technology A trending-categories cloud list Easy-to-use social sharing buttons Streamlined navigation menus Access to all… Continue reading
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EPA Request for Public Comments on 1,4-Dioxane
On April 28, 2015, EPA announced the availability of a problem formulation and initial assessment document for the Work Plan Chemical 1,4-Dioxane and opened a 60-day public comment period until June 29. Continue reading
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Earth Day 2015: Trivia — April 23 (Answers)
By Genevieve J. Essig 1. Alphabetically, what are the second three states with OSHA-approved State Plans? Connecticut, Hawaii, and Illinois. See the full list here. 2. The following provision is known as what? "Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are… Continue reading
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Earth Day 2015: Safer Chemicals: Protecting Employees and the Earth at the Same Time
By Andi S. Kenney Chemicals, natural and synthetic, are all around us. We can’t live life without them–and we wouldn’t want to. But some chemicals are toxic to humans and the flora and fauna with which we share the earth. Replacing toxic substances found in the workplace, distributed in commerce and contained in wastes… Continue reading
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Earth Day 2015: Trivia — April 23
By Genevieve J. Essig 1. Alphabetically, what are the second three states with OSHA-approved State Plans? 2. The following provision is known as what? "Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or… Continue reading