Items Tagged with 'osha'

The Chemical Safety Board has been urging OSHA to promulgate a general industry standard for combustible dust since 2006. But where can facilities look for guidance right now?

Boston – Health experts are calling for OSHA to regulate the fashion industry to prevent the hiring of models who are “dangerously underweight.”

Washington – OSHA and the Federal Aviation Administration are both tasked with protecting airline workers. Now, the agencies are teaming up to help each other achieve that goal.

Washington – In response to concerns about fraud, OSHA has announced it is introducing more durable and secure completion cards for trainers and students of its Outreach Training Program classes.

Washington – Employers can now report fatalities and other serious workplace incidents to OSHA via an online form.

Washington – OSHA administrator David Michaels is scheduled to lead a Dec. 9 public meeting to discuss updates to the agency’s draft Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines.

Washington – Both host employers and staffing firms are responsible for protecting temporary workers, OSHA administrator David Michaels stresses in a recently released video.

Washington – Employers should have a program designed to find and fix safety hazards, according to a new OSHA draft guidance document.