When Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), it created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA is a federal sub-agency of the Department of Labor (DOL), and its mission is preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and...
Archive for the ‘OSHA Defense’ Category
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What to Know About the Process for Contesting an OSHA Citation
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How to Handle an OSHA Inspection at Your Worksite
On January 12th, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced the new maximum penalties for 2023 that could be assessed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The maximum fine is now $15,625 per violation, for both serious...
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OSHA’s New Enforcement to Prevent Trench-Related Fatalities
There have been a minimum of 7 more fatalities due to hazardous trenching and excavation work than in 2021 altogether. Due to the many avoidable accidents this past year, OSHA has been enforcing the rules, evaluating the penalties for incidents,...
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Safe + Sound Week 2022
August 15-22, 2022 is Safe + Sound Week! This annual event helps promote and recognize safe and healthy workplaces and programs. Click here to read how you can become involved and develop your own safety program! If you or your...
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Stay Prepared for this Hurricane Season
It’s that time of year, hurricane season on the East Coast. June through the end of November is the typical time frame to expect a hurricane, and peak periods are between August and October. According to forecasters’ predictions this year...
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Safe + Sound Week 2021
August 9-15, 2021 is Safe + Sound Week! This annual event helps promote and recognize safe and healthy workplaces and programs. Click here to read how you can become involved! OSHA
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Anderson Jones, PLLC Offers Mediation Services
Are you looking for a certified mediator that is a trusted voice in bringing matters to a successful resolution? Anderson Jones Founding Partner, Todd A. Jones is an approved North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Mediator for Superior Court civil actions....
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2020 Triangle Business Journal’s Best Places to Work Award
Earlier this week Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) announced that Anderson Jones, PLLC has been selected as a 2020 Best Places to Work award recipient! We are very excited to receive this news!! Click here to read full article. TBJ...
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Safe + Sound Week 2020
August 10-16, 2020 is Safe + Sound Week! This annual event helps promote and recognize safe and healthy workplaces and programs. Click here to read how you can become involved!
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National Trench Safety Stand Down
June 15-19, 2020 has been designated as National Trench Safety Stand Down. Click here to learn more from OSHA on how to keep trenches safe for workers. If you or your company have questions or a legal matter related to...