In a new letter of interpretation, OSHA has confirmed that injuries to employees sustained at off-site team-building events are recordable on OSHA logs, so long as the injuries also meet other general recording criteria (such as requiring medical treatment beyond first aid). Employers are encouraged to review their recordkeeping practices to ensure that they
April 2009
OSHA National Emphasis Programs Under Development
By Bradford T. Hammock on
Posted in OSHA Enforcement
Signaling its renewed focus on enforcement, OSHA has announced it is developing six new National Emphasis Programs (NEPs). NEPs focus OSHA’s resources on industries, hazards, and occupational injuries and illnesses that need additional targeted enforcement, in the Agency’s view.
OSHA’s Director of Enforcement Programs revealed the following industry-specific NEPs are in development:
- Chemical plants –
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