News
The newly formed Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee, part of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, is scheduled to meet for the first time Sept. 9 to discuss a potential OSHA rule on emergency response and preparedness.
OSHA outlines new procedures for facilitating early resolution of whistleblower disputes.
Happening this week
Sept. 1-2 – Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health meeting
Review Counter
Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of Aug. 31:
| # of Days | OSHA Proposal |
| 60 | Walking/Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (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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