The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and parallel state safety laws place compliance obligations on a wide variety of workplaces. Several other federal and state laws also intertwine with OSHA. They include environmental laws, worker's compensation and occupational disease laws, as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Faegre Baker Daniels works closely with businesses on compliance goals and improving workplace safety. We provide workplace safety and OSHA training to a variety of audiences, including industry and trade groups, safety conferences, chambers of commerce, employers' in-service presentations and universities. Our team provides the following services:
Proactive and Preventative Activities
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Active management of workplace safety and environmental audits
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Advice on compliance and risk reduction strategies
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Assistance with compliance obligations, including advice on specific OSHA standards
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Training on safety improvement and regulatory compliance
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Preparation of safety and environmental compliance handbooks, policies and programs
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Due diligence and advice on OSHA/worksite safety compliance in corporate transactions
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Trade association and employer representation in OSHA rule-making proceedings
Investigative and Defense Services
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Counseling during OSHA investigations
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Workplace accident investigations
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Defending safety orders or citations before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and parallel state agencies
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Defending employee whistleblower or retaliation complaints
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Defending workers' compensation and occupational disease claims