SafetyPro Resources Blog: OSHA News (3)

OSHA Proposes Changes to Form for Safety Complaints

Before reading further, if you are trying to launch an OSHA compliant, you're in the wrong place. Call your local OSHA office or 800-321-6742 (OSHA) Recently, a notice in the..

The Effectiveness of OSHA Press Releases on Subsequent Violations

An ongoing study being conducted at Boston University which analyzes the impact of OSHA enforcement press releases on overall compliance is yielding interesting findings. Results..

OSHA Proposes New Rule Covering Beryllium Exposure Limits

OSHA has proposed a new ruling on beryllium exposure limits which will most likely include construction workers in addition to general industry employees. OSHA suspects that..

Are OSHA Whistleblower Protections Effective?

OSHA Whistleblower Protections - Finer Details Section 11(c) of the OSH Act protects workers who believe they were retaliated against for raising safety concerns with their..

Workplace Fatalities in 2012 At Lowest Rate Since 2006

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new 2012 workplace fatalities data from its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries on April 28, 2014. The fatality rate accross all..

OSHA Releases New Policy Regarding Crane Safety Near Power Lines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new temporary policy taking effect as of April 30, regarding the use of proximity alarms and insulating links on..

OSHA Launches Annual Campaign to Prevent Heat Related Illness

Summer is quickly approaching and OSHA has recently launched into its annual seasonal campaign to prevent heat related illnesses for laborers. Heat stress can easily turn into..

Industry Responds to Policy Push Regarding Chemical Safety

Industry groups believe that better communication and not new rules are what it will take to bring about overall improvement when it comes to chemical safety. Chemical safety has..

Energy Industry Opposes New Process Safety Management Standards

OSHA's process safety management standards ("PSM"), a set of regulations designed to prevent major explosions, fires and toxic releases, currently exempts oil and gas drilling,..