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Employers could see a column for musculoskeletal disorder-related injuries on OSHA 300 logs this time next year and a final rule on hazard communication by August, according to OSHA staff. This announcement was made during a Jan. 5 webchat concerning the release of OSHA’s semiannual regulatory agenda. Additionally, OSHA plans to publish final rules this
Read moreThe Department of Transportation’s Future of Aviation Advisory Committee on Dec. 15 submitted 23 recommendations to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood on how to strengthen competitiveness and safety in aviation. The 19-member committee, formed in April, addressed five issues: Ensuring aviation safety Ensuring a world-class aviation workforce Balancing the industry’s competitiveness and viability Securing stable
Read moreIllnesses like the flu (Influenza), colds and other serious respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), are caused by viruses and spread from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes or from unclean hands. To help stop the spread of germs – Take
Read moreAn October 27, 2010 OSHA Trade Release anounced it has revised its policy for all Outreach Training Programs to address the number of hours each day a student may spend in OSHA 10- and 30-hour classes. Before OSHA made this change, there were no limitations on how long these classes could last each day. Another
Read moreMost fires can be put out in their incipient (early stages) with the proper fire extinguisher and properly trained personnel. The requirements for portable fire extinguishers in general industry are governed by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.157. Highlights of the OSHA regulation include: • Fire extinguishers must be located and marked to be easily
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