Occupational Safety and Health

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:

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).