Working Safely in Cold Weather
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,
OSHA Announces an Informal Public Hearing on the Emergency Response Proposed Rule
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 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
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