🏥OSHA Withdraws MSD Column Proposal for Injury Records
OSHA is withdrawing the proposal to amend the OSHA 300 Log by adding a column that employers would use to record work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Withdrawal of the proposal does not change any employer's obligation to complete and retain occupational injury and illness records under OSHA's regulations. Withdrawal of the proposal also does not change the recording criteria or definitions used for these records.
Learn More🛡️OSHA Proposes Revisions to Lead Respiratory Protection Standards
This proposed rule revises some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's Lead standards and better aligns the standards with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
Learn More😷OSHA Proposes Update to Medical Evaluation Requirements for Respirators
OSHA is proposing to remove some medical evaluation requirements in the Respiratory Protection Rule for certain types of respirators. This proposed change would only impact filtering facepiece respirators and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators.
Learn More⚒️Proposed Deregulation for Blacksmith Shops in Mining Operations
MSHA is proposing to revise 30 CFR part 57 to remove outdated requirements regarding blacksmith shops located at surface metal and nonmetal mines. Removal of this standard would not result in a reduction of safety protection for miners at surface metal and nonmetal mines.
Learn More🥽Amendments to OSHA Respiratory Protection Regulations Proposed
This proposed rule revises some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane standard and better aligns this standard with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
Learn More🛡️OSHA Proposes Regulatory Changes for Coke Oven Emission Standards
This proposed rule would revise some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's Coke Oven Emissions standard and better align this standard with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
Learn More⚖️Delegation of OSHA Authority and Regulatory Compliance Impact
This regulatory notice from the Department of Labor delegates authority to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, enhancing OSHA’s enforcement capabilities and responsibilities under multiple federal laws. It specifies oversight areas, including workplace safety, whistleblower programs, and regulatory compliance, aiming at improved health and safety standards across various sectors.
Learn More🛠️OSHA Grants Expansion of Recognition to Intertek Testing Services
In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Learn More⚠️1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane Standard Compliance Overview
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Learn More📊OSHA Proposes Extension for Noise Exposure Information Collection
OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard.
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