WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed in a memorandum today that it will begin enforcing certain requirements of the final rule … [Read more...] about OSHA Announces Delayed Enforcement of Certain Provisions of the Beryllium Standard
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5th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Begins May 7
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 7-11. The event encourages … [Read more...] about 5th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Begins May 7
OSHA Delays Enforcement of Beryllium Standard to May 11, 2018
March 2, 2018 MEMORANDUM FOR REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS MEMORANDUM FOR: RICHARD MENDELSON Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary FROM: Thomas Galassi, Director Directorate of Enforcement … [Read more...] about OSHA Delays Enforcement of Beryllium Standard to May 11, 2018
OSHA’s Playbook Revealed -Silica Enforcement Memo Published
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) released a memorandum for regional administrators on October 19, 2017, which establishes enforcement guidance for the agency regarding the … [Read more...] about OSHA’s Playbook Revealed -Silica Enforcement Memo Published
Final Rule to Update General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards
Falls from heights and on the same level (a working surface) are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. OSHA has issued a final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and … [Read more...] about Final Rule to Update General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards
OSHA Penalty Adjustments to Take Effect August 2016
In November 2015, Congress enacted legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust their civil penalties to account for inflation. The Department of Labor is adjusting penalties for its agencies, … [Read more...] about OSHA Penalty Adjustments to Take Effect August 2016
A look at how OSHA’s 2016 enforcement plan will work
Chemical hazards, ergonomics top targets Heads up: Some industries and businesses that OSHA inspectors previously avoided for being too complex may come under more scrutiny in 2016. OSHA’s new … [Read more...] about A look at how OSHA’s 2016 enforcement plan will work
Why Training Records?
Recently, a company in Alabama was issued 8 OSHA violations and fined over $103,000 stemming from an amputation where an employee was providing maintenance on a power press and got his hand caught in … [Read more...] about Why Training Records?
$91,000 Citation After Forklift Accident
This Press Release is from February 21, 2013. It discusses the failure to properly train forklift operators. US Department of Labor's OSHA fines Global Experience Specialists $91,000 after … [Read more...] about $91,000 Citation After Forklift Accident
Temporary Traffic Control Training – Design and Supervision
SWMC is proud to now offer Temporary Traffic Control Training. Our program is the National Safety Compliance program that meets the Federal Highway Administration and OSHA requirements. It is also … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control Training – Design and Supervision
