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Below is a link for the federal register notice posted by OSHA – a proposed revision to the injury and illness recordkeeping rule that includes a NAICS update (supplanting the use of SIC). By doing so, it changes the mix of industries that will now be covered by the recordkeeping rule (some new industries like
Read moreUnderstanding the GHS Overview The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is a worldwide initiative to promote standard criteria for classifying chemicals according to their hazards and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. GHS was developed by international mandate to: Benefit countries, international organizations and chemical producers Enhance
Read moreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new directive establishing a National Emphasis Program for the Primary Metals Industries. The purpose of this NEP is to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to harmful chemical and physical hazards in establishments producing metal products. Establishments in the primary metals industries are involved
Read moreAdministration has launched a survey of private sector employers as a tool toward better designing future rules, compliance assistance and outreach efforts. As many as 19,000 employers nationwide will receive the Baseline Survey of Safety and Health Practices, which asks questions about workplace safety and health management practices. The survey will be sent to private
Read moreThe final rule is the third in OSHA’s Standards Improvement Projects initiative that periodically reviews OSHA regulations with the goal of improving and eliminating those that are confusing, outdated, duplicative or inconsistent,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels. “OSHA estimates that the final rule, without reducing employee protection, will result in
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