Toolbox Talks

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Toolbox Talks

Welcome to Toolbox Talks, a new podcast about the latest and greatest in workplace safety from Fisher Phillips. Join us monthly to discuss topics such as the OSHA ETS, vaccine updates, a forecast of what to expect from OSHA in the coming year and hear from some amazing guest speakers who are well known in the OSHA industry. Fisher Phillips partner, Curt Moore from our Charlotte office will be our dynamic host – he is a member of our Workplace Safety practice group and has significant experience helping his clients navigate compliance challenges.

Episodes

  1. FEB 27

    Determining OSHA Reportability – It’s Not as Easy as You Think

    On this episode of Toolbox Talks, OSHA Defense Attorneys Curt Moore and Kevin Hess discuss how determining whether an injury is OSHA reportable might not be as easy as you think. Curt and Kevin discuss thorny and complex real-world scenarios employers may face where it may not be readily apparent whether the injury is reportable, and how to best navigate these tricky situations.

    26 min

  2. FEB 2

    Managing OSHA Expansion Attempts During an Inspection

    On this episode of Toolbox Talks, OSHA defense attorneys Curt Moore and Samantha Monsees discuss the tactics and methods OSHA often uses in an effort to expand the scope of a limited-scope inspection (injury report, complaint, referral, etc.). Curt and Samantha provide insight regarding employer rights related to these attempted expansions and discuss how employers can preserve and protect their rights and defenses during the inspection process.

    30 min

  3. JAN 4

    Managing OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine

    Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety Attorneys Curt Moore and Kristin White discuss the practical application of OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Doctrine, how it can be used to cite different categories of employers, and how employers and their workplace safety professionals can place themselves in the best position possible to prevent and/or defend citations under this doctrine.

    22 min

  4. 12/04/2023

    Know the Potential Impact an OSHA Investigation and Citations Can Have on Workers’ Compensation Exposure

    Join FP Attorney Curt Moore on this episode with Garth White from Rudisill White & Kaplan to discuss the impact OSHA cases can have on Workers’ Compensation exposure in North and South Carolina. While this episode focuses on NC and SC, employers all over the country should take note of the potential impact and exposure that could occur, and confirm they are in the best position to defend OSHA citations and workers’ compensation claims.

    25 min

  5. 07/27/2023

    Mid-Year Update: Recent OSHA Initiatives and Updates

    On this episode of Toolbox Talks, Curt Moore is joined by Mitch Anderson, who recently joined the Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety Team. They discuss OSHA’s recent notice of rulemaking to amend the Construction Industry’s PPE standard, and OSHA’s new National Emphasis Program that targets warehouses and distribution centers around the country. Curt and Mitch provide insights for employers as to the potential implications of both the new rulemaking initiative and the new NEP.

    20 min

  6. 03/23/2023

    First Quarter 2023 Update: OSHA Enforcement Trends to Watch

    Join Curt Moore on this episode of Toolbox Talks, where he discusses trends we are already seeing and can expect to see by OSHA enforcement for 2023 and beyond.

    21 min

  7. 10/26/2022

    Be Prepared: OSHA Investigations, Crisis Management, and Potential Criminal Penalties

    On this episode of Toolbox Talks, Curt Moore is joined by Marie Scott, who recently joined the Fisher Phillips Nashville office and handles white-collar criminal defense, crisis management, and high-stakes litigation for firm clients. They discuss dealing with crisis management and the potential criminal aspects of an OSHA investigation and how that can be a concern for employers.

    33 min

  8. 08/03/2022

    Toolbox Talk and Mining Matters Crossover to Discuss Similarities and Differences of OSHA and MSHA

    What are the similarities and differences between OSHA and MSHA? How should a company that operates at both OSHA and MSHA regulated sites prepare? In this episode, Fisher Phillips’ OSHA-focused podcast, Toolbox Talk, and MSHA-focused podcast, Mining Matters, join forces to compare and contrast the two agencies. Curtis Moore provides an overview of the OSHA regulatory scheme and how companies can best prepare for an OSHA inspection. Chris Peterson and Arthur Wolfson do the same for MSHA. The group then follows with a lively discussion comparing the key points for each and offers insights for how companies regulated by both agencies can best prepare.

    35 min

  9. 06/22/2022

    The Heat is On: Understanding Federal OSHA’s Proposed Heat Stress Standard and Emphasis Program

    On this episode of FP Toolbox Talks, Curt Moore is joined by Hannah Sweiss, a partner in the Fisher Phillips southern California offices. They discuss the particulars of the Federal OSHA’s proposed heat stress standard, Federal OSHA’s National Emphasis Program relating to Heat Stress, Cal/OSHA’s heat stress regulations, and what employers can do to keep their employees safe during the heat this year.

    23 min

  10. 05/10/2022

    How to Drive a Safety Culture

    On this episode of Toolbox Talks, Curt Moore is joined by Anthony Miller, Executive Vice President of Safety, Health & Environment at Sunbelt Rentals.  They will discuss why a safety culture is important, how you measure it and the best way to instill it at your company for a future of success.

    36 min

  11. 03/24/2022

    When OSHA Knocks – Best Practices for Navigating and OSHA Inspection

    In this episode, FP Workplace Safety Attorneys Curt Moore and Patrick Dennison discuss best practices, and their experiences, in handling OSHA inspections.

    37 min

  12. 01/31/2022

    Episode 1: Introduction and Key Workplace Safety Issues to Watch in 2022

    In this inaugural episode, host Curt Moore is joined by Todd Logsdon and Travis Vance, co-chairs of the Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety & Catastrophe Management practice group.  They discuss key issues to watch in the workplace safety space in 2022, including the latest on the ETS SCOTUS decision, updates on the federal contractor mandate and what employers can anticipate with the heat stress standard and a possible Federal OSHA infection disease standard.

    31 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

Welcome to Toolbox Talks, a new podcast about the latest and greatest in workplace safety from Fisher Phillips. Join us monthly to discuss topics such as the OSHA ETS, vaccine updates, a forecast of what to expect from OSHA in the coming year and hear from some amazing guest speakers who are well known in the OSHA industry. Fisher Phillips partner, Curt Moore from our Charlotte office will be our dynamic host – he is a member of our Workplace Safety practice group and has significant experience helping his clients navigate compliance challenges.

Information

  • Creator
    Fisher Phillips
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Toolbox Talks

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