On July 15, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, filed its decision, holding that “dives made by aquarium staff members to feed animals housed at aquarium and
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Part 2: What can employers in the agricultural industry do to protect their employees from COVID-19 and prevent strikes?
In Part 1 of this blog, we discussed the new interim guidance for meat processing plants. To combat concerns of a devastating reduction in our food supply chain, President Trump
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Part 1: What can meat processing facilities do to protect their essential employees from COVID-19 and comply with federal and state guidelines.
Workers in essential industries are increasingly concerned about their health and safety in the workplace. This is most clearly evidenced by the recent strikes, or threats of strikes, by employees
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OSHA Regulations and Animal Facilities-Part VI (Appeals)
HOW DOES THE APPEAL PROCESS WORK?
Appeals by Employers:
- Must submit a written objection (“Notice of Contest”) to OSHA within 15 working days of receiving a citation.
- The OSHA Area
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OSHA Regulations and Animal Facilities-Part V (Penalties)
What are the results of an inspection?
After the compliance officer reports findings, the Area Director determines whether he or she will issue citations and/or propose penalties.
Citations
Inform the
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OSHA Regulations and Animal Facilities-Part IV (Inspections Cont’d)
What should you expect from an inspection?
Ask for Inspector’s Credentials: employers should always ask to see the compliance
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OSHA Regulations and Animal Facilities-Part III (Inspections)
Inspections
Inspections are conducted without advance notice.
Under special circumstances, OSHA may give less than 24 hours notice to
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OSHA Regulations and Animal Facilities-Part II
WORKPLACE STANDARDS-OSHA REQUIREMENTS
Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which
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OSHA Regulations and Animal Facilities
Wayne E. Pinkstone, Esq., a partner in Labor and Employment at Fox Rothschild, spoke to a packed house at the 2015 American College or Laboratory Animal Medicine (“ACLAM”) Forum titled
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