by oshalegal | Jul 26, 2023 | Construction, OSHA News
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. In its press release, the Department argued that the current standard does not state clearly that PPE...
by oshalegal | Jul 20, 2023 | OSHA News
Resurrecting a rule that it attempted—but failed—to implement years ago, the Department of Labor has announced a new rule that will require certain employers in high-hazard industries to electronically submit injury and illness information. The rule applies to...
by oshalegal | Jul 13, 2023 | OSHA News
Link to the full text of the program: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/directives/CPL_03-00-026.pdf Summary: OSHA is launching a new three-year initiative it claims is intended to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities,...
by oshalegal | May 1, 2023 | OSHA News
The US Department of Labor announced that OSHA has begun a National Emphasis Program to prevent falls, the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries. In 2021 alone there were 5,190 workplace injuries and 680 of them were from falls. The program establishes guidance...
by oshalegal | Apr 20, 2023 | OSHA News
President Biden announced his nomination for the head of the Department of Labor to be Julie Su. As the deputy secretary these last two years she built a reputation for prioritizing union interests over those of individual workers or flexible business models. Notably,...
by oshalegal | Jan 26, 2023 | OSHA News
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that OSHA has issued new enforcement guidance. The policy is aimed at stopping employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards and failing to comply with safety and health requirements. The new enforcement...
