Uncategorized OSHA watch (part 2) 1 Jul 202013 Jun 2020 Heat illness prevention A new video on heat hazard recognition and prevention is available. Cal/OSHA issued a news release reminding employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. Construction safety A virtual stand-down to…
Uncategorized OSHA changes course again on recording of COVID-19 cases and increases onsite inspections 17 Jun 202013 Jun 2020 OSHA's shifting guidance has employers' heads spinning. For the third time since the onset of the pandemic, OSHA has issued guidance about recording COVID-19 cases. In March, it sent a…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 10 Mar 202015 Feb 2020 Citation penalties increase for inflation Effective January 15, the DOL increased civil penalty amounts for violations to adjust for inflation by 1.01764%. Here are the new maximum penalties: Type of…
Uncategorized OSHA: A review and look ahead 25 Feb 202015 Feb 2020 Unlike other agencies, such as the EPA, OSHA has not experienced the scale back in enforcement and rulemaking that was expected under the Trump administration. Most attribute this to the…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 4 Feb 202012 Jan 2020 Inspections increase in FY 2019 In FY 2019, which ended September 30, 33,401 inspections were conducted. This is more inspections than in each of the previous 3 years - 32,023…
Uncategorized OSHA watch 17 Dec 20195 Dec 2019 New video explains inspection process A new video explains the OSHA inspection process. New fact sheet on taxi driver safety A new fact sheet focuses on keeping taxi drivers safe. Input sought on safety…