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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently updated the criteria it uses to select which companies will be targeted during safety inspections. Employers should familiarize themselves with OSHA’s revisions to their inspection program and ensure proper reporting and safety procedures. They should also consult a lawyer if they have questions or need to...

Texas employers, especially nonsubscribers to the state’s traditional workers’ compensation system, should be aware of OSHA’s recent memorandum detailing requirements for reporting musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). This clarification defines what constitutes medical treatment beyond first aid for MSIs and establishes criteria for OSHA recordability, with specific guidelines on certain treatments. Compliance is critical to avoiding OSHA...