Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast Four Keys to a Safer Workplace [Talking EHS]
Jan 21, 2025
Phillip Russell, a partner with Ogletree Deakins and an expert in OSHA regulations, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of workplace safety. He discusses potential changes in OSHA standards under a new administration, highlighting a shift toward more flexible performance measures. Russell emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership styles for improved safety compliance and suggests innovative strategies for employers to protect their workforce amidst these anticipated reforms.
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OSHA Resource Allocation
- OSHA may shift resources away from industries like warehousing and distribution.
- The roofing industry, with its higher fatality rate, might receive more attention.
OSHA Heat Standard Changes
- The current heat standard likely won't continue as is under the new administration.
- A new, performance-based standard with employer discretion may replace it.
Enforcing Workplace Safety
- Implement a compliance program to monitor adherence to safety rules and training.
- Enforce the rules through a disciplinary system for violations.