OSHA Insights Blog
U AND T CERTIFICATIONS
The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 created two types of immigration benefits available for victims of certain crimes: U visa The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) provides temporary immigration status to victims of an outlined list of...
SUBMIT YOUR 2024 INJURY AND ILLNESS DATA
Employers should be aware that if they meet certain size and industry requirements, they must provide 2024 injury and illness data to OSHA by March 2. Employers must submit 300A data if your establishment meets one of the following criteria: 250 or more employees and...
NEW APPOINTEES ON ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced new members appointed to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. The 12-member committee, four public representatives, two management representatives, two labor representatives, two...
OSHA’s Proposed Expansion in Emergency Responder Safety
OSHA has announced its proposal to overhaul and expand protections for emergency responders. The proposed "Emergency Response" standard will issue in early 2024 and will replace the current "Fire Brigades" standard, as OSHA contends that the current regulations are...
OSHA’s Shift From Hard Hats to Safety Helmets Should Raise Concern for Employers
OSHA recently announced a significant change in its head protection policy, and is transitioning from traditional hard hats to safety helmets for its employees. This move is more than just an internal policy shift, and signals a broader push that will soon affect all...
OSHA—Critical Updates for 2023 & 2024
OSHA has been particularly busy and aggressive lately, making good on Biden Administration promises and talking points—hiring more inspectors, appointing new administrators, conducting more inspections, aggressively issuing citations, adopting and expanding emphasis...
Department of Labor’s proposed rule vastly broadens the definition of third-party representatives at OSHA inspections
The Department of Labor has proposed a new rule amending who can be designated as a representative by employees to accompany OSHA compliance officers during workplace inspections. The proposed rule clarifies that employees have the right to authorize not only fellow...
Department of Labor Proposes Clarification of Construction PPE Standards
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...
Department of Labor Announces New Invasive Rule Requiring Yearly Disclosures of 300 and 301 Injury and Illness Logs by Employers in High-hazard Industries
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...
The Department of Labor has announced a new national emphasis program to prevent hazards in high-risk workplaces
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,...