Today, OSHA announced a further two-week delay in the deadline for employers to submit their 2016 injury and illness data electronically to the agency. The new deadline will be December 15, 2017. That will mark the first time that employers are required to routinely submit such data under a new rule issued during the Obama administration.
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Staying cool for safety
By Avi Meyerstein on
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by Kaileigh Fagan
As we continue steaming into the end of summer, here is part two of our summer safety series. With summer temperatures still affecting many parts of the country, it is important to remember OSHA’s guidance on protecting workers from the dangerous effects of extreme heat.
Older workers have higher workplace death rate, says AP study
By Avi Meyerstein on
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Are older workers more likely to die in workplace accidents? A research fellow studying aging and workforce issues with the Associated Press published an analysis yesterday, reporting that “[o]lder people are dying on the job at a higher rate than workers overall, even as the rate of workplace fatalities decreases.”
Could summer mean itchy, swelling enforcement?
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by Henry Chajet and Kaileigh Fagan
With the summer in full swing, employers should remember that the season’s heat and bugs are not just uncomfortable nuisances. They can easily become legal liabilities. In this two-part series, we’ll walk through the hazards and preventive guidance you need to protect your workers and your safety record.
OSHA delays silica rule for construction by 90 days
By Avi Meyerstein on
In June of this year, the construction industry was to be the first to meet a compliance deadline under OSHA’s new silica rule. Now, OSHA says, it will delay that deadline by at least 90 days.
MSHA workplace examinations rule – On again, now off again
By Avi Meyerstein on
For the moment, MSHA’s new workplace examinations final rule is again on hold. Today, MSHA officially delayed the effective date of the workplace examination rule from May until July 24, 2017, and seeks input about possible further extensions of time.
Blurred lines: Does MSHA or OSHA have jurisdiction at your site?
By Brad Hiles on
by Brad Hiles and Ben McMillen
It can be challenging enough to comply with all of the regulations that apply to your business. What if you don’t even know which safety agency’s rules apply? Which enforcement agents will show up at your door? In some industries, the line between MSHA and OSHA jurisdiction can be complicated and blurry.
Don’t fall prey to OSHA’s new slip, trip and fall rule
By Avi Meyerstein on
Today, OSHA’s new final rule on slip, trip and fall hazards in general industry took effect. After years of rulemaking, the agency released the final rule in mid-November. OSHA says the rule “updates” general industry regulations for preventing slips, trips, and falls and also adds a new section on personal protective equipment, including requirements for using personal fall protection systems.