In this episode of The Safety Meeting, Zach Pucillo, KPA’s EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager, joins us for a mid-year regulatory update. He covers the impact of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, state vs. federal regulatory dynamics, OSHA's proposed heat safety rule, and the regulatory implications of the Loper Bright case. He also explains the evolving landscape of emerging technologies in safety, data-driven programs, and how companies are adapting amidst regulatory uncertainty.

• (00:00) Welcome to the Safety Meeting
• (00:58) Impact of the New Department of Government Efficiency
• (06:36) Federal and State Regulatory Dynamics
• (12:34) Heat Safety Regulations and State-Level Activity
• (17:55) Impact of the Loper Bright Ruling
• (21:03) Impact of EPA Permit Changes
• (22:26) Technological Innovations in Safety
• (27:23) Adapting to Regulatory Shifts in Key Industries
• (32:30) The Role of Safety Professionals Amidst Deregulation
• (36:41) Final Thoughts

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