Anticipating a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard in 2021
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer insight on what new COVID-19 safety standards to expect under the Biden administration.
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Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021
A question remains as to how the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will apply its existing standards to address COVID hazards, Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez write.
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Providing guidance on MSHA’s PRO Good Guidance rule
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why mine operators and industry stakeholders should review posted Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) guidance documents and evaluate if changes are necessary.
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Doran & Lopez: How mining responded swiftly to the crisis
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez applaud the mining industry for their ability to adapt on the fly and rapidly implement new policies and procedures during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coming to grips with MSHA’s enforcement of structural integrity
There has been an uptick in enforcement efforts related to structural integrity over the past six to seven years, due in large part to some high-profile structural failures at mines around the country.
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Best practices for when MSHA requests documents
Operators are understandably not enthusiastic about turning over materials to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), so preparation is key in the event the agency makes such a request.
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A year of twists and turns with MSHA
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez reflect on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) key 2019 developments.
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When narratives are missing facts from MSHA investigations
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why keeping a level head during Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) investigations is critical.
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