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Workplace Safety

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  • Date:
    April 9, 2024
    Type:
    Commentary and Insights

    The Heat Is On: Protecting Workers From Heat-Related Illness in a Warming Climate

    As record-breaking temperatures are steadily becoming the norm nationwide, employers have a unique position and obligation to ensure they keep their employees safe and healthy in the extreme heat.

  • Date:
    March 29, 2024
    Type:
    News

    OSHA Beefs Up Workplace Inspections

    Effective May 31, 2024, an updated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation will explicitly clarify that the representatives authorized by employees may be an employee of the employer or a third party.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Whistleblower Policy

    Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Off-Duty Conduct Policy

    Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Safe Workplace Policy

    Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

    Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Safety Training Policy

    Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Fire and Evacuation Policy

    Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Emergency Procedures Policy

    Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Emergency Communications Policy

    Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

About This Topic

HR considerations for employers regarding all areas of workplace safety. Advice and guidance on creating and keeping safety in the workplace.