Kyle W. Morrison

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OSHA roundup for Feb. 9, 2015

February 9, 2015

OSHA rejects Arizona’s fall protection standards for residential construction. Find out what this means for construction employers in the state in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Understanding what DOL is saying

February 3, 2015

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The Department of Labor recently received high marks for communicating well by using “plain language.” Do you agree?

OSHA Roundup for Feb. 2, 2015

February 2, 2015

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Congressional leaders have announced the chairmen and ranking members for subcommittees that oversee occupational safety and health. Read about this story and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

OSHA Roundup for Jan. 26, 2015

January 26, 2015

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Does OSHA need a new rule on infectious diseases? Some small businesses don’t think so. Read about this story and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

READY FOR JUNE 1?

GHS: The look of things to come

New chemical labeling and Safety Data Sheets will begin shipping June 1 under OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard. Are you ready for the changes?

January 25, 2015

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New chemical hazard labeling and safety data sheets will start arriving at worksites June 1 to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The new labels could reveal previously undisclosed hazards – make sure your employees understand the new format, and your chemical safety policy is up-to-date.

Washington Update: Updating hazcom, again

January 25, 2015

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OSHA may soon update its Hazard Communication Standard to align it with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Will the 114th Congress feature more bipartisanship?

January 23, 2015

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Members of the House Education and the Workforce Committee called for bipartisanship to achieve common goals during the committee’s first meeting of the new Congress. Will it happen?

New recordkeeping proposal: Good idea or burden?

January 22, 2015

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Should site-controlling employers record injuries of other employers’ workers? At least one congressman thinks so.

OSHA Roundup for Jan. 20, 2015

January 20, 2015

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Site-controlling employers would be required to record all injuries under newly proposed legislation. Read about this story and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

OSHA Roundup for Jan. 12, 2015

January 12, 2015

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The poultry industry criticizes OSHA about enforcement following the agency issuing 11 citations to a poultry facility. Read about this story and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.