As the regulatory landscape shifts under the new administration, OSHA remains firmly in the spotlight. In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, Shipman attorney and host Dan Schwartz sits down with workplace-safety lawyer Sarah Kettenmann to break down what’s changed—and what hasn’t—when it comes to OSHA enforcement, inspections, and compliance.

They dive into:

When working on a multi-employer worksite, safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, you could be held liable for employee injuries under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy, even if they aren’t your direct employees or you didn’t directly create the hazard.

This is why we advise clients that having a clear

As we settle into the second Trump administration, significant shifts are unfolding within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For employers, understanding these changes is crucial to maintain compliance and ensure workplace safety.

Regulatory Freeze and Rulemaking Halts

One of the administration’s first moves was issuing a “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,” effectively pausing several