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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

The Learned Concierge - February 2024, Vol. 5

Clark Hill PLC on 2/6/2024

Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries. Labor and Employment - Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor...more

Boost in OSHA Inspections Expected for ‘High Risk’ Retailers

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 9/20/2023

Warehouse, processing, and distribution facilities serve a crucial role in many retailers’ supply chains (especially those relying primarily on e-commerce), as such facilities provide space for inventory storage and assist...more

Workplace Safety Hazards in Retail Industry

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 8/10/2022

OSHA has been turning its attention to workplace safety hazards in warehouses and retail stores. Workplace safety hazards lead to employee injuries and complaints, opening the company to inspections and violations....more

OSHA Guidelines for Retailers on Holiday Shopping and Crowd Management Safety (Updated)

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/18/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers should prepare for the holiday shopping season and protect their employees from harm and injuries....more

OSHA Guidelines for Retailers on Holiday Shopping and Crowd Management Safety

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/19/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: Employers should prepare for the holiday shopping season and protect their employees from harm and injuries....more

What Do OSHA’s Revised Recordkeeping and Reporting Rules Really Mean for Retailers?

Epstein Becker & Green on 12/24/2014

As of January 1, 2015, OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting requirements will change fairly dramatically, and retail is among the industries that will be impacted by these changes....more

Don’t Let Your Super Sale Become A Violent Stampede

Perkins Coie on 11/22/2013

Earlier this week, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the news release, “Crowd Management Measures Are Critical During Major Sales Events,” and sent a reminder to major retailers and retail...more

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