OSHA Opens Proposed Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings for Public Comment
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
OSHA Updates Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA announced May 20, 2024, the final rule on the update the Hazard Communication Standard that includes improving the amount and quality of information on
Heat Injury Prevention Standard Released
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has published the first national voluntary consensus standard addressing heat stress for workers in construction and demolition operations.
OSHA Penalties Increase
The U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024. The new OSHA penalty
OSHA Expands Rule for Injury Data Submission
OSHA is expanding the electronic submission requirements for injury and illness data by employers in high-hazard industries which takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, for certain
Winter Weather Safety
Winter weather safety always considers cold stress such as hypothermia and frostbite howeverthere are many other hazards to consider including driving, being stranded, shoveling snow,clearing
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