News
Updates are needed for OSHA’s whistleblower statute, witnesses tell a Senate subcommittee.
To mark Workers’ Memorial Day, OSHA administrator David Michaels called on employers to improve chemical safety.
Notable proposed fines
$166,000 to an electrical equipment provider in connection with a chemical spill that injured several workers at a Wisconsin facility
Happening this week
May 7-8 – Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting
Review Counter
Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of May 5:
| # of Days | OSHA Proposal |
| 75 | Recording and Reporting Requirements – NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions (final rule) |
| 20 | Chemical Management and Permissible Exposure Limits (prerule) |
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs – part of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget – reviews proposed regulations. The process is required for most rules before they can move forward, and typically takes 90 days.
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