OSHA
August 18, 2023
OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program Aimed at Preventing Warehouse Injury and Heat Hazards and Its Possible Implications on California
On July 13, 2023, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced the launch of a three-year National Emphasis Program meant to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments. OSHA’s announcement explains that warehousing and distribution centers have experienced tremendous growth over the past 10 years, with over 1.9 million...
July 20, 2023
OSHA Proposes Rule Clarifying PPE Standard for Construction Workers
On July 19, 2023, OSHA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revise its construction personal protective equipment (PPE) standard to explicitly require that the equipment must properly fit the person wearing it. Comments and hearing requests must be submitted by Sept. 18, 2023. Current Standard OSHA’s standard at 29 CFR 1926.95 sets out...
July 19, 2023
OSHA Expands Injury and Illness Submission Requirements for Employers in High-hazard Industries
On July 17, 2023, OSHA announced a final rule that will require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit additional injury and illness information than what is currently required but employers are already required to keep. The final rule will become effective on Jan. 1, 2024. Injury and Illness Submission Expansion Overview OSHA’s...
May 3, 2023
OSHA Starts a National Emphasis Program to Prevent Falls
On May 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that OSHA started a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to prevent falls. OSHA states that falls continue to be the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries and one of the most frequently cited OSHA violations in the construction industry. The NEP went into effect on May...
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