Workplace Safety
2023 RECAP
2023 Recap
OSHA Turned Up the Heat in 2023 Right out of the gate, federal workplace safety officials signaled to employers that 2023 was going to be a challenging year. Not only did OSHA announce new enforcement guidance in January to “stop employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards or fail to comply with certain workplace safety and health requirements,” the agency also boosted maximum penalty amounts for safety violations that same month. End of the COVID State of Emergency It might seem like forever ago, but the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies officially ended in May when two dual emergency declarations expired. You should make sure you have followed our step-by-step plan to make sure your workplace has properly adapted to the current environment. Inter-Agency Cooperation Means Heightened Scrutiny Federal labor and workplace safety officials entered into a partnership to bolster whistleblower protections, which means employers should prepare for increased safety and health enforcement efforts. Specifically, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and OSHA announced in October that they will enhance information sharing and cross-agency consultations, training, outreach, and education to promote safe and healthy workplaces and protect workers who speak out about unsafe working conditions.
Todd Logsdon Partner Louisville tlogsdon@fisherphillips.com
Travis Vance Regional Managing Partner Charlotte tvance@fisherphillips.com
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