Source: https://www.dol.gov/sol/divisions/osh.htm
Timestamp: 2019-04-19 21:12:00+00:00

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The OSH Division is responsible for the appellate litigation in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and assists OSHA in developing standards, guidance, and interpretations. Division attorneys also work with OSHA to draft and review new regulations and supporting documentation. The OSH Division provides assistance to the SOL Regional Offices, particularly on high-profile, novel, and complex enforcement matters.
Assisted OSHA in promulgating a final rule to regulate exposure to respirable crystalline silica. This rule will curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America's workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Negotiated a $1.75 million settlement agreement with Ashley Furniture, under which the company must also implement a number of safety measures to protect its employees from amputation hazards and will submit status reports to OSHA annually during the two-year term of the agreement.
Argued and won a case against SeaWorld in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld a penalty for endangering employees working with orca whales (opinion).
presenting oral arguments before the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
novel, significant, and complex cases, including assisting with settlement negotiations.
Staff attorneys generally engage in all the functions of the Division (rather than receiving assignments only within a particular subject area). They receive individual assignments from each of the Division's counsels, the senior attorneys, and sometimes directly from the Associate Solicitor and the Deputy Associate Solicitor. There is limited travel, usually averaging one to three overnight trips per year, for oral arguments, trainings, and trial litigation assistance.
For employment opportunities, please visit the federal government's official jobs website or the DOL Honors Program website.
Secretary of Labor v. Action Electric Co.
Secretary of Labor v. BP Products North America, Inc.
Secretary of Labor v. Delek Refining, Ltd.
Secretary of Labor v. Thomas Industrial Coatings, Inc.
Chao v. The Barbosa Group, Inc.
Chao v. Manganas Painting Co., Inc.
Chao v. Summit Contractors, Inc.
Chao v. Ho Ho Ho Express, Inc.

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