Episode 32: Interview with Abre' Conner

In the latest episode of Greenberg Traurig's Workplace Safety Review podcast, co-hosts Adam Roseman and Josh Bernstein provide a comprehensive wrap-up of the significant OSHA developments from 2024 and explore what's on the horizon for 2025. They delve into the impacts of administrative changes, including the Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision, which overturned Chevron deference, and how it may affect OSHA litigation. Their discussion highlights key regulatory updates, like the proposed heat stress and lockout/tagout standards, and examines the potential implications of the Kenrick Steel case challenging the constitutionality of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. As the Trump administration prepares to take office, the hosts consider the prospective leadership and policy direction under Secretary of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer and the next OSHA head.  Tune in to gain insights into the evolving landscape of workplace safety and health regulations.

In the episode, GT shareholders and podcast co-hosts Mike Taylor and Adam Roseman have a discussion with James Stallcup, CEO of Grayboy International Inc. regarding the use of NFPA 70E to protect workers from arc flash hazards in the workplace.

In the episode, GT shareholders and podcast co-hosts Mike Taylor and Adam Roseman talk to guest and fellow GT attorney Josh Bernstein, who previously worked as a senior trial attorney for the US Department of Labor.

In the episode, GT shareholders and podcast co-hosts Mike Taylor and Adam Roseman talk to guest Abre' Conner, Director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at the NAACP.

In this episode, Mike Taylor and Adam Roseman talk about the last year in the world of OSHA and what to expect in 2023.    

In the latest episode of Greenberg Traurig's Workplace Safety Review podcast, OSHA Practice Chair Mike Taylor and Shareholder Adam Roseman talk to Samuel Peña, Houston Fire Department chief. Samuel discusses the structure of fire departments, nuances in emergency response, and what can be done to develop more thorough emergency plans for private organizations.

In the latest episode of Greenberg Traurig's Workplace Safety Review podcast, OSHA Practice Chair Mike Taylor and Shareholder Adam Roseman talk to Tim Robson, director of Tribalco's Rescue and Safety Division. Tim discusses his role in supervising onsite technical rescue teams globally and leading training courses around the world in confined space, high angle structural collapse, tactical, trench, and fall protection rescue.

In the latest episode of Greenberg Traurig's Workplace Safety Review podcast, OSHA Practice Chair Mike Taylor and Shareholder Adam Roseman talk to Nadine Mancini, General Counsel for the federal Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission in Washington, DC. Nadine discusses her role in the litigation and appeal process before the OSHRC.  

In this episode, Mike Taylor and Adam Roseman talk to Deborah Harris, Chief of the United States Department of Justice Environmental Crimes Section. They discuss the prosecution of criminal cases including environmental and workplace safety and health matters.

In this episode, Mike Taylor and Adam Roseman talk to Rod Harvey, Director of Indusgtrial Hygiene and Field Services for RHP Risk Management Inc.