The National Safety Council released a statement regarding President Trump’s signing of an executive order directing his attorney general to expedite the completion of the rescheduling process for cannabis. The move would reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug and expand opportunities for research however “….it must come with substantive Read more…
In addition to cold weather stress, there are other winter weather-related hazards that workers may be exposed to when performing tasks such as driving in the snow, removing snow from rooftops, and working near downed or damaged power lines. OSHA listed on their website on the Winter Weather Safety and Read more…
In July of this year, ASSP introduced a new AI tool called Safety Trekr AI™, a powerful AI search tooldesigned to deliver safety guidance from the trusted pages of the third edition of the Safety ProfessionalsHandbook. Using this tool, you can easily access the latest workplace safety research and practicalapplications Read more…
OSHA has renewed CPL 03-00-022, National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries until June 30, 2025. This NEP targets industrial and manufacturing workplaces having machinery and equipment that can potentially cause amputations and seeks to identify and reduce or eliminate those hazards. Area offices are encouraged to continue Read more…
Even without a specific OSHA regulation on heat injury prevention, Safety Professionals can take several proactive steps to protect workers from heat-related illnesses. This is the time of the year to plan for the hot season. OSHA has good information at the link below to help with this planning process. Read more…
OSHA is finalizing a revision to its personal protective equipment standard for Construction (1926) to explicitly require that the equipment must fit properly which aligns the construction industry with the standard already in place in the General Industry (1910). More information is available on the on the page and link Read more…
OSHA has extended the comment period on the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings from December 30, 2024 to January 14, 2025, ”…to allow stakeholders interested in the NPRM on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings additional time to review Read more…
Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold as well as frostbite, hypothermia, and cold stress. Employers must prevent illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, by controlling these hazards in workplaces impacted by winter weather. Follow these work practices to stay safe in cold weather: (Adapted from the Read more…
OSHA has announced that an informal public hearing on the Emergency Response proposed rule will begin on November 12, 2024 Federal Register: Emergency Response Standard. OSHA welcomes and encourages any interested members of the public to attend the hearing virtually. Links will be provided on the Emergency Response Rulemaking webpage Read more…
On August 30, 2024, OSHA announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed rule intended to protect millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat and its publication in the Federal Register. OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process as it will help Read more…