Insight & Commentary on Occupational Safety & Health Issues
On January 1, 2015, OSHA’s new reporting requirements became effective. Under the new reporting requirements contained in Section 1904.39 employers are now required to report to OSHA any work-related hospitalization of one or more employee, an amputation, an eye loss or fatality.
In a December 16, 2014 interpretation letter, OSHA responded to a question on…
Stepping outside this week is a biting reminder that winter has arrived. OSHA has updated its website with information about winter hazards and the steps that can be taken to protect employees. Although there is no specific standard covering winter weather, employees are protected by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970) General Duty Clause…
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Mine Safety Commission Rejects Lessened Penalties Set by Judge in Two Cases, but Upholds Reduction in a Third. Saying the judge got it wrong, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission has overturned an…
In a letter of interpretation to Ms. Linda Ballas dated December 12, 2014, OSHA clarified that the use of kinesiology tape is considered medical treatment for OSHA recordkeeping purposes and is, therefore, recordable when used to treat a work-related injury.
Under 29 CFR Part 1904 – Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, treatment of…
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Operator’s Delay in Beginning MSHA Inspection Not Unreasonable, Judge Rules. While delaying the start of an MSHA inspection for about 30 minutes could be an offense under the Mine Act, MSHA was unjustified under the…
On December 4, 2014, OSHA held an Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (“ACCSH”) meeting. ACCSH is an advisory body that provides advice and assistance to OSHA regarding construction standards. There are 15 members of this advisory committee and the committee is comprised of representatives for employers, employees, federal, state and public representatives.
In…
On December 4, 2014, OSHA held an Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (“ACCSH”) meeting. ACCSH is an advisory body that provides advice and assistance to OSHA regarding construction standards. There are 15 members of this advisory committee and the committee is comprised of representatives for employers, employees, federal, state and public representatives.
ACCSH’s…
The latest issue of our weekly Workplace Safety and Health newsletter is available for viewing and contains the following articles:
Former Coal Executive Indicted over Mine Tragedy. The former CEO of what once was the fourth largest coal producer in the U.S. has been indicted in connection with the death of 29 miners in an…
Eighteen months after OSHA announced the Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI), the inspection numbers show that OSHA has been aggressively investigating temporary worker staffing agencies for compliance with OSHA requirements and citing those agencies when violations are found.
The goal of the TWI is to help prevent work-related injuries and illnesses among temporary workers. OSHA has …
The latest issue of our weekly Workplace Safety and Health newsletter is available for viewing and contains the following articles:
MSHA Sets Hearings on Proposal to Revise Civil Penalty Procedures. MSHA has scheduled two public hearings in December to take comments on its proposal to revise civil penalties procedures in connection with citations issued to…
