OSHA, or The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation.
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On-demand Safety Labeling Solution
Safety Labeling Solution pairs a Brother thermal transfer 4" printer with intuitive safety signage design software, as well as a variety of label, ribbon, color, and size options needed to create signage for safety standards and codes.
OSHA Awards Over $11.6M In Workplace Safety, Health Grants
The Harwood Grants focus on targeted training, awareness, creation of safety programs for nonprofit organizations.
OSHA Seeks Input On Whistleblower Protection Program
The U.S. Department of Labor will hold a virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.
OSHA To Issue Rule On Vaccine Mandates For Private Sector
Last week, President Biden announced several initiatives regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements for U.S. employers.
OSHA Awards Worker Safety, Health Training Grants To 37 Nonprofits
More than $6.7 million in grants will fund education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize infectious diseases, identify preventive measures.
OSHA Updates Guidance On Protecting Unvaccinated Workers
Updated guidance expands information on ways to protect workers from COVID-19 in higher-risk workplaces with mixed-vaccination status workers.
OSHA Kicks Off National Safe + Sound Week
The weeklong event, which recognizes effective workplace safety and health programs, begins Monday, August 9.
Realty Trust Group Offers Guidance On Healthcare ETS
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards address a number of enhanced standards designed to protect employees in healthcare facilities.
Workplace Death: Safety Groups Respond To OSHA Family Communication Plan
OSHA’s new guidance on working with families after workplace death includes communicating about inspections, findings, and the closing of investigations.
Opinion: Apply For Workplace Hazard, Infectious Disease Training Grants
OSHA's Jim Frederick explains how the Department of Labor is helping workers through expanded OSHA training grants for non-profit organizations.
OSHA Issues Updated Guidance For Tree Care Industry Inspections
A new memorandum from OSHA highlights some of the hazards faced by workers engaged in tree care and tree removal operations.
Over $21M Available For Workplace Hazard, Infectious Disease Training
The OSHA training grants are available to non-profit organizations through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.
OSHA Issues ETS To Protect Healthcare Workers From COVID-19
OSHA's emergency temporary standard (ETS) focuses on healthcare workers most likely to have contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.
U.S. Department Of Labor Schedules NACOSH Meeting
A meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will be held June 22 via teleconference and WebEx.
OSHA To Clarify Handrail, Stair Rail Requirements
Proposed rule clarifies previous requirements for handrails and stair rail systems, provides flexibility in the transition to OSHA’s newer requirements.
OSHA Rule Proposal To Clarify Handrail, Stair Rail System Requirements
Since OSHA published a final rule on walking-working surfaces and PPE in 2016 that updated requirements for slip, trip, and fall hazards, the agency received questions asking when handrails are required, and about height requirements for handrails on stairs and stair rail systems.
OSHA To Solicit Public Input On Whistleblower Program
The May 19 teleconference meeting will be the seventh in a series of meetings on how OSHA can improve its whistleblower program.
Using Safety Program Data to Better Mitigate Future Facility Accidents
Transitioning to an environmental health and safety culture focused on prevention and mitigation can keep your workers safer and save your organization money on insurance premiums, citations, and fines.
OSHA Program Protects High-risk Workers From Coronavirus
New national emphasis program focuses on companies that put the most workers at risk of contracting COVID-19, prioritizes employers that retaliate against worker safety complaints.
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule To Update Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA has issued a proposed rule to update its Hazard Communication Standard to align with the seventh revision of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.