In this podcast, shareholders Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss how companies can achieve an effective safety culture to drive reduced injuries, near misses, and incidents as well as create a more holistic approach to safety in the workplace. Karen
Ogletree Deakins Podcasts
Ogletree Deakins Podcasts, published by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., focus on labor and employment law topics with an emphasis on workplace safety and health compliance. The podcasts cover practical issues such as OSHA and Cal/OSHA inspections, abatement of workplace hazards, accident case studies, certification fraud impacts, and crisis management plans. They provide insights into regulatory enforcement, employer obligations, and strategies to navigate investigations and legal challenges in various industries. The content is designed to assist employers and legal professionals in understanding and managing workplace safety risks and compliance requirements.
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Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Non-Emergency Standard and California’s Transition Away From Emergency Standards (Podcast)
By Publisher & Karen F. Tynan
In this podcast, Kevin Bland, who is a member of Ogletree’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, and Karen Tynan, who is chair of the firm’s West Coast OSHA practice, discuss the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board’s COVID-19…
Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Episode 18: OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy (Podcast)
In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, host Phillip Russell is joined by Dee Anna Hays for a close-up look at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) multi-employer citation policy, which applies when multiple employers are working at a…
Cal/OSHA Informal and Settlement Conferences: Best Practices for Employers (Podcast)
By Publisher & Karen F. Tynan
In this podcast, Karen Tynan and Kevin Bland walk us through informal conferences and settlement conferences in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (also known as Cal/OSHA) forum. Our speakers focus on the details of the settlement process, best…
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements: The Criteria for Recording and Reporting Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Podcast)
In this podcast, Frank Davis and John Surma discuss the recordkeeping requirements under the federal Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, including the difference between what is recordable and reportable. Frank and John also review the criteria for recordability and…
Immigration Considerations During M&A Transactions (Podcast)
In this podcast, Brian Bumgardner and Matt Groban walk us through a variety of critical immigration-related issues to consider when approaching mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Our speakers specifically focus on the impacts of corporate restructuring activity on the Form I-9…
Multistate Monday: Is Workplace Safety and Health a Multistate Issue? (Podcast)
In this installment of Multistate Monday, Dee Anna Hays, who is chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Multistate Advice and Counseling Practice Group, is joined by Phillip Russell, who is a member of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group and…
Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2023: Microaggressions—The Unconscious Bias That Can Land Employers in Court (Podcast)
In this podcast recorded at Ogletree Deakins’ national Workplace Strategies seminar, our panel analyzes microaggressions in the workplace and how they can have detrimental effects on workplace morale and productivity and can even expose employers to negative publicity and liability.…
Drug-Testing Limits and OSHA Protocols in Region 6 (Podcast)
In this podcast, Frank Davis and John Surma, members of Ogletree Deakins’ Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, discuss limitations on and best practices for employee drug testing policies throughout the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Region 6. Frank…
California Outdoor Heat Illness Regulations: Key Measures for Summer Heat Inspections (Podcast)
By Publisher & Karen F. Tynan
This podcast takes a deep dive into the California outdoor heat illness standard with a focus on implementation and Cal/OSHA enforcement. Shareholders Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss effective outdoor heat illness training practices for supervisors and employees, the benefits…