If there is any doubt OSHA is serious about recordkeeping enforcement, take a look at violations just announced against an oil and gas services company.
OSHA is again promising that a final rule is forthcoming on confined space in construction, and a top agency official said that the standard generally aligns with those for general industry.
OSHA’s report on its most frequently issued categories of violations in 2014 is a good reminder that protecting workers against falls is one of the most important safety measures an employer can take.
Forklifts are an everyday piece of equipment at many worksites, which sometimes can lead to workers taking them for granted and getting sloppy with basic safety precautions. The results of that carelessness can, however, be life-altering.
OSHA’s proposal to set a standard to ensure that employers establish a comprehensive infection control program has run into resistance from a small-business panel convened to review the proposed regulation.
OSHA is recommending legislation that would increase civil penalties and index them for inflation, as well as increasing criminal penalties.
OSHA appears to be interested in expanding the definition of an ergonomic injury for recordkeeping purposes to include incidents which cause workers to have minor soreness or discomfort.
OSHA has substantially increased its inspections of worksites where temporary workers are employed, following up on an initiative announced 18 months ago directed at temporary staffing agencies.
OSHA is seeking to significantly expand its powers over recordkeeping by effectively adding five years to the time it can issue citations.
In the wake of the Ebola outbreak, OSHA has stated it has jurisdiction over hospitals that fail to meet safety standards for infection control.