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...
by oshalegal | Jan 23, 2023 | OSHA News
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the annual increases to their fine schedule for 2023. These changes took effect on January 17th, 2023. The increases follow the 2015 Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act to...
by oshalegal | Apr 11, 2022 | OSHA News
OSHA is proposing a new rule change to the injury and illness recordkeeping regulation. The proposed regulation will require companies to disclose additional data to OSHA, allowing OSHA to better target emerging hazards. The current standard requires companies within...