On March 18, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its OSHA Cares initiative. This is an agencywide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements while building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers. Background OSHA Cares highlights the ways OSHA...

The National Occupational Research Agenda Construction Sector Council will host their annual National Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents. This stand-down will take place April 20-24, 2026, in coordination with the National Work Zone Awareness Week. The goal of the initiative is to stop, talk and act....

General liability claims (e.g., slips, falls or accidental property damage) can occur unexpectedly, and a slow or ineffective response can disrupt operations, create financial strain and increase the likelihood of litigation. In contrast, a prompt, coordinated response can help limit liability and minimize damages. Consider the...

Jury Awards $779 Million to Family of Security Guard Shot Dead During Armed Robbery—Liability The family of a security guard received a $779 million jury award after he was shot dead while trying to protect a cashier during an armed robbery at an internet café in...