by oshalegal | Dec 17, 2024 | Construction, OSHA News
OSHA has finalized a revision to the rule on proper fit for personal protective equipment (PPE). The final rule explicitly states that PPE must properly fit any construction worker who needs it. This change brings the construction industry in line with general...
by oshalegal | Dec 17, 2024 | OSHA News
On December 12, 2024, OSHA announced the release of comprehensive data on more than 890,000 workplace injuries and illnesses at more than 91,000 workplaces in calendar year 2023, including incident-level details on the conditions and circumstances of injuries and...
by oshalegal | Nov 4, 2024 | Food Processing, OSHA Inspections, OSHA News
OSHA has announced a significant expansion of its inspection practices for the Animal Slaughtering and Processing industry. This change comes as a result of the industry’s higher-than-average days away, restricted, or transfer (DART) rate, according to Bureau of Labor...
by oshalegal | Oct 29, 2024 | OSHA News
OSHA recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to address how heat-related hazards are managed in both outdoor and indoor work settings. In its release, OSHA notes that heat is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States. What Employers...
by oshalegal | Jul 15, 2024 | OSHA News
After years and years of trying, OSHA has finally introduced a proposed rule/standard aimed at mitigating heat-related risks in the workplace. Pursuant to the rule, employers in all industries are required to develop injury and illness prevention plans for heat...
by oshalegal | May 31, 2024 | OSHA News
OSHA has announced a final rule updating its Hazard Communication Standard (again), effective July 19, 2024. Here is a breakdown of what businesses need to know: Changes in the Updated Hazard Communication Standard 1) Comprehensive Labeling on Small Packaging Labels...
