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What’s next for MSHA’s mobile equipment safety rule?
The U.S. Department of Labor is holding a public hearing on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s proposed rule to improve safe use of mobile, powered-haulage mining equipment. Keep Reading
Producers excluded from COVID-19 emergency temporary standard
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association commended the Department of Labor on its exclusion of the aggregate industry in a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard. Keep Reading
Providing guidance on MSHA’s PRO Good Guidance rule
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why mine operators and industry stakeholders should review posted Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) guidance documents and evaluate if changes are necessary. Keep Reading
New head at the Department of Labor
Eugene Scalia officially took up the office this week, succeeding the departed Alexander Acosta. Keep Reading
WPT Power receives safety, health award from OSHA
WPT Power Corp. received the Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Keep Reading
DOL to review workplace examination rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will review a Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) rule on workplace examinations. Keep Reading
Labor secretary the latest addition to Trump cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump selected Andy Puzder, chief executive of CKE Restaurants, to head the U.S. Department of Labor. Keep Reading
Report: MSHA’s civil penalties reform effort over
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is no longer seeking to reform the system by which civil penalties are assessed against mining operations. Keep Reading
Battling for independent contractor status
When it comes to classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, be sure to get it right. Keep Reading
