McGuireWoods has extensive experience representing employers across the nation in all matters relating to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, state-OSHA programs, and the Mine Safety and Health Act. Our team includes attorneys from several practice groups, including Labor & Employment, Environmental Solutions, and Toxic Tort and Environmental Litigation. This multi-disciplinary team is uniquely equipped to handle all workplace safety and health issues that arise, including:
- Accident/Fatality Response
- Employer Self-Audits
- Enforcement Action Defense
- Indoor Air Quality Management
- OSHA and MSHA Inspections
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- Regulatory Compliance
- Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims
- Safety and Health Program Design
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On-The-Ground Response
When facing safety audits or emergencies, you need experienced, vigorous counsel who can represent and defend your company’s interests by your side. McGuireWoods safety and health services include:
- Responding to catastrophic workplace accidents and fatalities.
- Defending employers in OSHA and MSHA inspections and enforcement actions.
- Defending employers against complaints of retaliation and whistle-blowing violations filed with OSHA, MSHA, and state agencies.
- Counseling employers on developing and enhancing written safety and health programs and conducting self-audits.
- Advising employers on compliance with OSHA and MSHA regulations and other safety and health standards (and management of indoor air quality, including mold).