Covered Establishments in All States Must Now Submit OSHA Electronic Reports
HIGHLIGHTS · The electronic reporting rule now applies to all affected establishments, including establishments in states with OSHA-approved plans. · It does not matter whether the state has...
View ArticleOSHA Cornerstones – Second Quarter 2018
In this Issue OSHA Delays Beryllium Rule Enforcement The agency also clarified requirements for the construction and shipyard industries. Majority of Establishments Failed to Submit 2016 Electronic...
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Compliance Overview – OSHA Inspections
OSHA Inspections The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires employers to provide a safe work environment for their workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is...
View Article2017 OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Standards
Manufacturing (NAICS 31) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries. The most...
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OSHA Clarifies Drug Testing and Incentive Program Rules
HIGHLIGHTS OSHA’s 2016 final rule does not prohibit workplace safety incentive programs or post-incident drug testing. Incentive and testing programs must not discourage employees from reporting...
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OSHA Cornerstones: Fourth Quarter 2018
IN THIS ISSUE Groups Petition OSHA to Add Official Standard for Heat Exposure Over 130 groups have asked OSHA to establish official regulations to protect millions of employees from excessive heat....
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OSHA Cornerstones – Second Quarter 2019
OSHA Signals Updates to Powered Industrial Truck Standards as It Requests Information From EmployersOSHA recently requested information on powered industrial trucks in the workplace, a sign that the...
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OSHA Penalty Schedule
HIGHLIGHTSOSHA CITATIONS Citations must describe the particular nature of the violation. OSHA will provide a reasonable time to correct the problem. Citations must be posted at or near the location...
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Your Business & OSHA Standards
Accidents are bound to happen in busy workplaces. These accidents range from minor injuries to serious ones that sometimes end up in fatalities. Prior to 1970, there were no safety standards in place...
View ArticleConstruction Risk Advisor – September 2019
OSHA Requests Comments for Possible Silica ChangesOn Aug. 15, OSHA requested information on new engineering and work-practice control methods to limit exposure to silica for equipment and tasks listed...
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