Determining OSHA Reportability – It’s Not as Easy as You Think

Determining OSHA Reportability – It’s Not as Easy as You Think

On this episode of Toolbox Talks, OSHA Defense Attorneys Curt Moore and Kevin Hess discuss how determining whether an injury is OSHA reportable might not be as easy as you think. Curt and Kevin discuss thorny and complex real-world scenarios employers may face where it may not be readily apparent whether the injury is reportable, and how to best navigate these tricky situations.

Managing OSHA Expansion Attempts During an Inspection

On this episode of Toolbox Talks, OSHA defense attorneys Curt Moore and Samantha Monsees discuss the tactics and methods OSHA often uses in an effort to expand the scope of a limited-scope inspection (injury report, complaint, referral, etc.). Curt and Samantha provide insight regarding employer rights related to these attempted expansions and discuss how employers can preserve and protect their rights and defenses during the inspection process.

Managing OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine

Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety Attorneys Curt Moore and Kristin White discuss the practical application of OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine, how it can be used to cite different categories of employers, and how employers and their workplace safety professionals can place themselves in the best position possible to prevent and/or defend citations under this doctrine.

Know the Potential Impact an OSHA Investigation and Citations Can Have on Workers’ Compensation Exposure

Join FP Attorney Curt Moore on this episode with Garth White from Rudisill White & Kaplan to discuss the impact OSHA cases can have on Workers’ Compensation exposure in North and South Carolina. While this episode focuses on NC and SC, employers all over the country should take note of the potential impact and exposure that could occur, and confirm they are in the best position to defend OSHA citations and workers’ compensation claims.

Mid-Year Update: Recent OSHA Initiatives and Updates

On this episode of Toolbox Talks, Curt Moore is joined by Mitch Anderson, who recently joined the Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety Team. They discuss OSHA’s recent notice of rulemaking to amend the Construction Industry’s PPE standard, and OSHA’s new National Emphasis Program that targets warehouses and distribution centers around the country. Curt and Mitch provide insights for employers as to the potential implications of both the new rulemaking initiative and the new NEP.