Understanding OSHA's Emphasis Program: A Guide for Construction Employers with Michael Metz-Topodas

About this episode

The episode discusses significant updates regarding OSHA and its evolving role in the construction industry with guest Michael Metz-Topodas.

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome back Michael Metz-Topodas, a familiar voice from the early days of the podcast. As they celebrate six years and nearly 300 episodes, the trio dives into significant updates regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and its evolving role in the construction industry. Michael begins by discussing the recent appointment of David Keeling as the head of OSHA, highlighting the positive cha...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jon O'Brien, Chris Martin

Guest: Michael Metz-Topodas

Topics covered

• OSHA updates
• construction industry
• safety regulations
• employment law
• industry leadership

Keywords

• OSHA
• construction safety
• David Keeling
• Michael Metz-Topodas
• employment law

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Organizations: OSHA

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