Workforce Safety

Overview

Keeping workers safe is an important priority for employers. Faegre Drinker helps employers comply with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and similar state laws. We can represent you during investigations conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and similar governmental agencies in state plan jurisdictions. As part of our proactive compliance approach, we assist with environmental, safety, and health audits; counsel on occupational safety and health laws; and prepare detailed workplace safety policies, handbooks, and programs. Our team also represents employers in cases involving safety retaliation and whistleblower claims. Recognizing that employee training is key to a safe workforce, we help you prepare and/or deliver engaging, practical, and informative training modules and materials. We vigorously defend you if you appear before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission or state boards, courts, commissions, and administrative law judges. Our attorneys have served as national and regional OSHA counsel for multinational employers in matters across the United States, and they are committed to helping develop and maintain safe, compliant work environments.

Insights & Events

Latest

Speaking Engagement Recap September 23, 2026

Playing It Safe: The Right Playbook to Effectively Prepare for OSHA Inspections and Avoid Citations

1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap August 05, 2026

Labor Law Under Trump 2.0 (So Far…)

1 min read
最新 July 2026

Where There's (Wildfire) Smoke, There Are Safety and Compliance Concerns for Employers

Employers have parallel duties to protect employees from hazards related to wildfire smoke in the workplace and to consider possible accommodations for disabled employees exposed to wildfire smoke.
6 min read
最新 January 2026

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2026 (and Beyond)

New Employee Protections and Employer Obligations in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington
18 min read
最新 September 2025

2025 Legislative Developments for Colorado Employers

Increasing Employee Protections in the Workplace and More
15 min read
最新 March 2025

Kentucky Legislature Prohibits State’s Enforcement of Workforce Safety Standards That Are Stricter Than Federal OSHA’s, and Shortens Time to File Complaints and Issue Citations

Law Goes Into Effect on June 27, 2025
5 min read
最新 February 2025

Biden’s 11th-Hour Ethylene Oxide Decision Continues the Environmental Protection Agency’s Expansion Into Occupational Safety

But Will It Stick?
5 min read
最新 October 2024

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q3 2024

8 min read
最新 September 2024

New California Law Imposes Transparency Requirements About Employers’ Child Labor Practices

4 min read
News July 2022

Faegre Drinker Receives China Business Law Awards in Two Categories

2 min read
Insights
最新 July 2026

Where There's (Wildfire) Smoke, There Are Safety and Compliance Concerns for Employers

Employers have parallel duties to protect employees from hazards related to wildfire smoke in the workplace and to consider possible accommodations for disabled employees exposed to wildfire smoke.
6 min read
最新 January 2026

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2026 (and Beyond)

New Employee Protections and Employer Obligations in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington
18 min read
最新 September 2025

2025 Legislative Developments for Colorado Employers

Increasing Employee Protections in the Workplace and More
15 min read
最新 March 2025

Kentucky Legislature Prohibits State’s Enforcement of Workforce Safety Standards That Are Stricter Than Federal OSHA’s, and Shortens Time to File Complaints and Issue Citations

Law Goes Into Effect on June 27, 2025
5 min read
最新 February 2025

Biden’s 11th-Hour Ethylene Oxide Decision Continues the Environmental Protection Agency’s Expansion Into Occupational Safety

But Will It Stick?
5 min read
最新 October 2024

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q3 2024

8 min read
最新 September 2024

New California Law Imposes Transparency Requirements About Employers’ Child Labor Practices

4 min read
最新 August 2024

2024 Labor & Employment Updates for Insurers

5 min read
最新 July 2024

Colorado’s 2024 Legislative Session Leads to Big Changes for Colorado Employers

11 min read
最新 July 2024

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q2 2024

8 min read