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Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Speakers: Melissa Ebel, Associate Attorney, Eastman & Smith Ltd. Mark Shaw, Member, Eastman & Smith Ltd. Track: Legal Secondary Track: Safety Management Session Type: Educational Session Skill Level: Intermediate Description: This presentation helps participants understand the legal aspects of three main areas of liability in workplace safety: intentional torts; violation of a specific safety requirement (VSSR) claims; and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations. It provides action steps for employers to take to reduce liability. Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the essential elements of intentional torts, VSSR claims and OSHA violations; 2. Discuss recent legislative and/or legal developments; and 3. Identify action steps to reduce liability.
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