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Stone countertop workers at risk of silicosis, OSHA and NIOSH warn

February 23, 2015

Washington – Employees who work with stone countertops are at risk of crystalline silica exposure, and employers should take steps to protect them, OSHA and NIOSH stated Feb. 18 in a joint hazard alert.

Help keep young workers safe

February 23, 2015

Having a job can be an exciting and rewarding experience for young people. But according to OSHA, people younger than 25 are 2 times as likely as older workers to be injured on the job, and more than 170,000 young workers were injured and 361 were killed at work in 2012.

A look at OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program

SVEP turns 5 years old this summer. Is it working as intended?

February 21, 2015

Kyle W. Morrison

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OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program is almost 5 years old. Is it working as intended? Stakeholders and OSHA-watchers weigh in.

OSHA offers construction fall prevention campaign materials

February 19, 2015

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OSHA provides resources including posters, videos and fact sheets to support local implementation of its May 4-15 national safety stand-down to prevent falls in construction.

Maritime advisory committee to meet next week

February 18, 2015

OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is scheduled to meet Feb. 24-25 in Washington.

OSHA issues health bulletin on grain-industry fumigants

February 10, 2015

Fumigants used in the grain industry contain chemicals that can contribute to cancer, heart disease and other permanent health disorders among workers, OSHA cautioned in a Safety and Health Information Bulletin released in January.

OSHA rejects Arizona’s residential fall protection standards

February 6, 2015

As expected, OSHA has rejected Arizona’s fall protection standards for residential construction, meaning the state’s employers must immediately comply with federal standards.

Understanding OSHA’s Special Emphasis Programs

What do I need to know about OSHA’s Special Emphasis Programs?

February 4, 2015

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What do I need to know about OSHA’s Special Emphasis Programs?

Proposed FY2016 budget would boost safety agency funding

February 2, 2015

Washington – President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2016 includes an increase of nearly $60 million for OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Employees deserve greater participation in OSHRC hearings, petitioners say

January 28, 2015

A coalition of unions and other safety advocacy groups has petitioned the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission to amend its procedural regulations and permit greater employee participation during hearings.