Last month, a federal district court ruled that OSHA has the right to subpoena safety audits and other records prepared by an employer’s insurance carrier. The court also ordered the carrier to ...

There is no way to avoid an OSHA audit, much as there is no way to avoid having a root canal. But you can lessen the pain by being well-prepared. "Hello. I'm from OSHA, and I am here to help you." If ...

The most valuable tool available to employers in their efforts to resist U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration demands for audit materials is the attorney-client privilege. In the last ...

California lawmakers put top state officials tasked with protecting worker health and safety under intense fire Wednesday for falling short of their mission, as highlighted by a recent state audit.

When it comes to safely performing tree work of any kind, best practices are essential. Often, taking a closer look at how a given crew works and operates according to safety best practices and ...

"Hello. I'm from OSHA, and I am here to help you." If you own or operate a business, chances are very good you've heard these dreaded words before. Next to, "Hello, I'm from the Internal Revenue ...