OSHA Training News and Updates

The US has been hit with another record heat wave which is the second heatwave to be reported upon in 2023. This has created sweltering conditions, particularly for outdoor workers and laborers in the farming industry. Democrats have vocally warned that climate change will continue to make this trend worse. Federal Action Demanded to Address …

Working in Extreme Heat: a 2023 Crisis? Read More »

Proposal Overview OSHA is proposing a new rule in order to clarify its personal protective equipment requirements for construction. This revision, published to the Federal Register on Thursday 19 July 2023, explicitly requires that PPE fit workers properly. The agency stated it proposed the rule to increase clarity. Currently, it does require construction employers to …

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The new rule will require employers with 100 or more employees to submit information from Forms 300 and 301 once per annum. New OSHA Rule Overview The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published on Friday 21 July, 2023 its final electronic recordkeeping rule requiring employers with 100 or more employees in certain industries to submit …

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OSHA’s initiative focuses mainly on processing facilities, higher risk retail sites, and warehouses. (OSHA) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) –  has launched a new national enforcement program that is aimed at preventing common workplace hazards in processing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments. As …

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