OSHA, or The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation.
Tag: OSHA
Ringling Bros. To Enhance Safety For Aerial Acts
Ringling Bros. to enhance safety for all aerial acts after settlement agreement.
OSHA, National Center For Transgender Equality Form Alliance
OSHA and the National Center for Transgender Equality form an alliance to protect the safety and health of transgender workers.
OSHA Eye And Face Protection Standards To Be Updated
OSHA has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking updating a National Consensus Standard in its Eye and Face Protection Standards.
Tricks Of The Trade: Complying With OSHA HazCom
Facilities Management Expert Kevin Folsom explains how and why the OSHA reporting requirements changed.
BLS Reports Decline In Workplace Injuries And Illnesses
Dr. David Michaels says, "In 2013, approximately three million private sector workers in America experienced a serious injury or illness on the job. However, we are encouraged that these rates continue to decline."
Update: OSHA Reminds Retailers To Take Black Friday Safety Precautions
Crowd management measures are critical during major sales events; U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA sends reminder to retail associations.
New OSHA Reporting Requirements Begin January 1, 2015
At the start of 2015, employers will be required to report all work-related fatalities within eight hours and all in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye within 24 hours of finding about the incident.
OSHA Announces Update To Workplace Fatality Reporting Rules
In addition to the new reporting requirements, OSHA has also updated the list of industries that, due to lower occupational injury and illness rates, are exempt from the requirement to routinely keep injury and illness records.
OSHA Heat Report: Acclimatization Necessary To Prevent Worker Deaths
CDC report on OSHA’s review of heat-related enforcement cases highlights need for acclimatization to prevent worker deaths.
Finding Heat Stress Solutions
Personal protective equipment can be incorporated as preventive measures.
Friday Funny: Play The Safety Game
Assistant Secretary Michaels unveils OSHA's new interactive training web tool on identifying workplace hazards.
Increased Safety Urged In Advance Of July 4 Celebrations
OSHA urges increased safety awareness in fireworks industry in advance of July 4 celebrations.
Water-Rest-Shade: Safe Summer Working Practices
U.S. Labor Department launches its annual summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities.
FM Issue: Message Received?
To optimize emergency communications, analyzing risks is only the beginning.
Workers Standing Down For Fall Safety
More than one million workers expected to “Stand-Down” for OSHA fall safety initiative.
New Approaches To Workplace Health And Safety
UL's New Science provides research and resources to help companies protect the health and safety of today's changing workforce dynamics.
Olivet Management Faces $2.3M In OSHA Fines
Company knowingly exposed workers to asbestos and lead at NY work site during renovation of former Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center.
OSHA Announces National Stand-Down For Fall Prevention In Construction
The stand-down is part of OSHA’s ongoing Fall Prevention Campaign, which was started in 2012 and was developed in partnership with NIOSH.
OSHA To Focus On Cell Tower Employees After Increase In Worksite Fatalities
OSHA is concerned about the alarming increase in preventable injuries and fatalities at communication tower worksites. In 2013, 13 fatalities occurred in this industry, more than in the previous two years combined. This disturbing trend appears to be continuing, with four worker deaths occurring in the first five weeks of 2014.
OSHA Targets Reduction Of Injuries, Illnesses At Hazardous Workplaces
The agency has issued a 2014 inspection plan to reduce injuries and illnesses at high-hazard workplaces.