News
The latest semiannual regulatory agenda lists confined spaces, crane operator qualifications and beryllium as OSHA rules to be published in 2015.
OSHA is scheduled to host a Twitter chat next week on its new injury reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Safety standards are weakened when small businesses are left out of the rulemaking process, a new report warns.
Notable proposed fines
$156,310 to a stone fabricator in Texas for exposing workers to crushing hazards
Happening this week
Dec. 2 – Deadline to submit request to speak at a Dec. 10 National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health meeting
Dec. 3 and 4 – 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 Dec. 1:
| # of Days | OSHA Proposal |
| 88 | Occupational Exposure to Beryllium (proposed rule) |
| 17 | Confined Spaces in Construction (final rule) |
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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