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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OSHA Extends COVID-19 ETS Comment Period
The comment period for OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard has been extended to mid-January.
OSHA Launches New Voluntary Protection Programs Portal
OSHA offers a new Voluntary Protection Programs portal, and reminds employers to keep workers trained and healthy during the holiday season.
NACOSH Meeting Scheduled This Month
The Department of Labor will hold a virtual meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health on November16.
Does Your Security System Enhance Workplace Safety?
Workplace safety can be a serious challenge and business expense for any organization but AI video analytics can help bridge the gap between incident and response by quickly identifying and addressing hazards before they become problems.
Rulemaking Initiated To Protect Workers From Heat Hazards
Coinciding with a Biden-Harris administration interagency effort to protect indoor and outdoor workers, OSHA will publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking tomorrow.
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.