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Opposition to OROSHA Penalty Increase Rules Grows

Ryan Hopman — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:07:55 +0000

The Oregon Self Insurers Association files opposition to OROSHA’s proposed rule changes. OSIA’s membership includes certified self-insurers/employers, large-deductible insurereds /employers, and persons, firms, and organizations associated with its members.…

OR-OSHA v. Moore Excavation

Ryan Hopman — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:54:19 +0000

WCB # 08-00169SH (7/28/11) – OR-OSHA cited employer for failure to tag and remove a damaged ladder from the worksite. At hearing, OR-OSHA argued that the “employee exposure” element of its burden of proof was satisfied with evidence that the

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WISHA Litigation – Repeat Violations

Ryan Hopman — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:52:43 +0000

On June 1, 2006, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a significant decision concerning WISHA’s burden of proof to cite for a “repeated” violation as well as an Employer’s ability to recover attorney fees in WISHA litigation. The case involved …

OR-OSHA – Legislative Update

Ryan Hopman — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:51:26 +0000

HB 2222

Signed by Governor June 18, 2007
Amends ORS 654.176 and 654.182.
Effective January 1, 2008

All public and private employers, regardless of size, must now have a safety committee or hold safety meetings. Employers of ten or fewer …