News
New guidance documents from OSHA and NIOSH advise employers on temporary worker safety.
Some California hospitals will have to begin using safe patient-lifting procedures as of Oct. 1, according to new regulations.
Happening this week
Sept. 3-4 – Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee to meet
Review Counter
Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of Sept. 2:
| # of Days | OSHA Proposal |
| 195 | Recording and Reporting Requirements – NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions (final rule) |
| 140 | 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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