News
Arizona OSHA responds to the threat of the federal government taking away its construction safety oversight.
About $7 million in Susan Harwood grant funding is available for training organizations.
Notable proposed fines
$254,000 to an Illinois pet food manufacturer for alleged combustible dust and respiratory dust hazards
$180,000 to New Jersey roasted nut manufacturer for carbon monoxide and noise hazard violations
$159,390 to an Illinois painting company for allegedly failing to protect workers from falls and dangerous levels of lead during a renovation project
$139,000 to an Ohio industrial machinery manufacturer for machine guarding violations stemming from a worker complaint
$119,350 to a Massachusetts contractor for fall protection violations in connection with a roofer’s death
Happening this week
May 19 – Hearing on crane operator certification deadline extension
Review Counter
Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of May 19:
| # of Days | OSHA Proposal |
| 89 | Recording and Reporting Requirements – NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions (final rule) |
| 34 | 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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