Under the Obama administration, companies should expect to see a shift in OSHA's emphasis toward greater standards enforcement and away from voluntary partnerships. Employers should prepare for the agency to focus on OSHA recordkeeping, new safety and health standards, a Federal ergonomics standard, and ongoing Congressional debate to the OSH Act. This session will also address actions that in-house counsel can take today to remain on top of the changes and assure compliance.
Region:
United States
Interest Area:
Employment and Labor,
Compliance and Ethics