OSHA, or The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation.
Tag: OSHA
FM Alert: OSHA’s New Work Injury Reporting Rule In Effect August 10
New reporting requirements will ‘nudge’ employers to prevent worker injuries and illnesses to demonstrate to investors, job seekers, customers, and the public that they operate safe and well-managed facilities
FM Alert: OSHA Offering $4.6M In Safety And Health Training Grants
A total of $4.6 million in funds from the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program will help high-risk, vulnerable workers identify, prevent workplace hazards.
Question of the Week: How Can I Protect Employees From Zika Virus?
Zika virus has the potential to spread anywhere that mosquitoes capable of spreading the virus are found, according to OSHA and NIOSH.
FM Alert: OSHA To Hold Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee Meeting
OSHA has scheduled a meeting of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC) for April 25-26, 2016, in Washington, DC.
FM Alert: OSHA Updates Silica Exposure Rule
OSHA expects the updated rule to save more than 600 lives annually and prevent more than 900 new cases of silicosis – an incurable and progressive disease – each year.
Question Of The Week: Is This Worker’s Injury Recordable?
An employee was recently injured on the job. This facility manager wants to know whether or not he needs to record the incident.
FM Alert: Third Annual National Safety Stand-Down Announced
The weeklong initiative is a nationwide effort to remind and educate employers and workers in the construction industry of the serious dangers of falls – the cause of the highest number of industry deaths in the construction industry.
Question Of The Week: Winter Weather Hazards
A facility executive wants to know, "What hazards do my facilities staff face when working outside in winter?"
FM Alert: Workplace Violence Infographic
Safety.BLR.com put together an infographic to illustrate who’s most at risk for workplace violence and provide suggestions for how to prevent incidents at your company.
FM Alert: Worker Endangerment Initiative Addresses Violations
Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division will work with the Department of Labor and U.S. attorneys for broader look at environmental and workplace safety crimes.
FM Alert: Preventing Workplace Violence In Healthcare Settings
OSHA has unveiled a new webpage to provide employers and workers with strategies and tools for preventing workplace violence in healthcare settings.
OSHA Advisory Committee On Construction Safety And Health Seeks Nominations
OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is accepting nominations for six new members to serve on the 15-member committee.
OSHA’s Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations for 2015
OSHA announced the preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for FY 2015 at the recent National Safety Council Congress & Expo.
4,679 Workers Died On The Job In 2014
The rate of fatal work injuries in 2014 was 3.3 per 100,000 full-time workers, the same as the final rate for 2013, according to preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
OSHA Clarifies Whistleblower Dispute Process
OSHA directive explains new process to assist early resolution of whistleblower complaints.
OSHA To Clarify Record Keeping of Work-related Injuries
OSHA issues proposed rulemaking clarifying the ongoing obligation to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
OSHA Provides Guidance For Enforcing Revised Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA has issued instructions to compliance safety and health officers on how to ensure consistent enforcement of the revised Hazard Communication standard.
OSHA Updates Inspection Procedures for Protecting Healthcare Workers from Tuberculosis
OSHA has updated instructions for conducting inspections and issuing citations related to worker exposures to tuberculosis in healthcare settings.
OSHA Reminds Employers To Protect Workers From Dangers Of Handling Fireworks
In preparation for July 4th celebrations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is urging employers in the fireworks and pyrotechnics industry to protect their workers from hazards.
OSHA Updates Guidance For Protecting Vulnerable Employees From Workplace Violence
To reduce the risk to employees in these sectors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released an update to its Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers.