SafetyPro Resources Blog: OSHA News (2)

#StandDown4Safety: National Fall Protection Training Programs

With the second quarter upon us, it is important to note how our company key performance indicators are aligned with our specific HSE goals. For many companies, employee training..

Important Safety News: GHS and SDS Changes - SafetyPro

On June 1st, compliance with the new Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and all modified provisions of the final rule goes into effect. Some manufacturers have already begun to..

Not Much Changes as OSHA Releases Top 10 Violations for 2014

Despite OSHA’s best efforts to implement new rules and standards and make enforcement changes the agency’s list of Top 10 most frequently cited violations for 2014 remains..

Industry Groups Oppose OSHA Intervention In Drug Testing Policies

Industry groups recently began voicing opposition to what they deem to be OSHA’s intrusion into drug testing programs and other employee safety policies. The Occupational Safety..

Protecting Workers From the Ebola Virus

Now that Ebola has claimed its first victim on America soil, everyone has questions about the disease and how to protect themselves. The Occupational Safety and Health..

OSHA Extends Time For Crane Operator Certification

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced an extension of the compliance date for its crane operator certification by three years moving it from..

OSHA Releases Final Rule on Injury Reporting

This month OSHA announced that as of January 1, 2015 employers must begin complying with new workplace injury and illness reporting requirements. The new rule has two major..

OSHA Clarifies Temporary Worker Safety Responsibilities in New Memo

In July, OSHA issued a new policy memorandum on temporary worker safety which clarifies the responsibilities of host employees and agencies providing labor. The memo defines the..

OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program Begins Fifth Year

OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program ("SVEP") recently rolled into its fifth year with the construction and manufacturing industries dominating the list of 423 companies..