Tag: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA Won’t Enforce Vaccine Rule While 6th Circuit Weighs Consolidated Challenges

By Jourdan Day, Attorney, Porter Wright Nov 19, 2021 Human Resources

Updated: Nov 22, 2021

After the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines on November 4, 2021, a number of lawsuits were filed challenging the agency’s ability to enforce the rule. After the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the cases (or put them on hold), the 6th Circuit […]

13 Questions and Answers About OSHA’s New COVID-19 Vaccination Standard

By Albert L. Vreeland, Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C. Nov 5, 2021 Human Resources

Updated: Nov 16, 2021

Here is the skinny on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) much-anticipated emergency temporary standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccinations for large employers. Released on November 4, the policy requirements take effect December 5 and must be fully implemented by January 4, 2022. What Large Employers Need to Know Who is covered? The ETS covers all […]

OSHA Ranks Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations of FY 2021

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Oct 13, 2021 Safety

Updated: Oct 13, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2021. Patrick Kapust, Deputy Director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the list virtually during the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, a tradeshow held live in Orlando, Fla., and virtually Oct. […]