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Recent News

NJ transportation company facing $437K OSHA fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a transportation company in New Jersey and a drywall contractor in Florida for serious safety violations.
Wisconsin ice cream maker facing $145K OSHA fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against an ice cream maker in Wisconsin and a plumbing contractor in Georgia for serious safety violations.
Musical instrument maker facing $273K OSHA fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a musical instrument manufacturer in Ohio and a poultry processor in Mississippi for serious safety violations.
OSHA cites Ohio food warehouse for ergonomic hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Martin-Brower Co. LLC, a Fairfield, Ohio, food services warehouse, for exposing its employees to ergonomic hazards, the agency announced January 19.
OSHA cites Illinois, Ohio manufacturers for mechanical hazards
This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Illinois and Ohio manufacturers with lockout/tagout and machine guarding violations. Both employers are facing six-figure penalties.
 
 

Regulatory Activity

State

Final Rules

Colorado Commercial Motor Vehicles (Motor Carriers) Port of Entry Rules for Commercial Motor Carriers 2/2/2024
Ohio Workers' Compensation Bureau of Workers' Compensation 1/30/2024
Texas Workers' Compensation Annuity Contract Disclosures 1/30/2024
California Motor Carrier Safety Electronic Logging Devices for Intrastate Motor Carrier 1/29/2024
Colorado Electrical Safety Electrical Board Rules and Regulations 1/26/2024
Ohio Workers' Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene 1/25/2024
New Hampshire Motor Carrier Safety Carriage of Household Goods by Motor Vehicles 1/22/2024

Proposed Rules

Arkansas Violence in the Workplace Critical Access Hospitals 2/2/2024
Arkansas Violence in the Workplace Free Standing Birthing Centers 2/2/2024
Arkansas Violence in the Workplace Hospitals and Related Institutions 2/2/2024
Oregon Healthcare Safety Pathological Waste Removal 2/2/2024
Maryland Healthcare Safety Specialty Care Transport Services 2/1/2024
Wisconsin Electrical Safety State Electrical Code Volume I 1/31/2024
Maryland First Aid Child Supervision and Safety 1/31/2024
Illinois Workers' Compensation Administration and Operation of the System 1/31/2024
Oregon Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedules 1/31/2024
Iowa Explosives Licensing for Commercial Explosive Contractors 1/30/2024
Iowa Explosives Consumer Fireworks Sales Licensing and Safety Standards 1/30/2024
Iowa Ventilation Smokefree Air 1/30/2024
Iowa Fire Prevention Licensing of Fire Protection System Contractors 1/30/2024
Iowa Fire Prevention Licensing of Fire Protection System Technicians 1/30/2024
Iowa Electrical Safety Organization and Administration of the Electrician 1/30/2024
Iowa Electrical Safety Administrative Procedures of the Electrician 1/30/2024
Iowa Electrical Safety Licensing Requirements, Procedures, and Fees 1/30/2024
Iowa Electrical Safety Complaints and Discipline 1/30/2024
Iowa Electrical Safety Electrical Education 1/30/2024
Maine Electrical Safety Electrical Installation Standards 1/29/2024
Maine Electrical Safety Licensure by Endorsement 1/29/2024
Iowa Workers' Compensation Workers' Compensation Insurance Rate Filing 1/29/2024
Iowa HazMat Transportation Safety and Hazardous Materials Regulations 1/29/2024
Texas Healthcare Safety Emergency Medical Services Trauma Systems 1/26/2024
Massachusetts Safety - General Board of Boiler Rules 1/23/2024
Oregon Motor Carrier Safety Federal Safety Regulations 1/23/2024
Connecticut Safety - General Operating Stationary Engineer Licensing 1/22/2024
Massachusetts Safety - General Board of Boiler Rules 1/22/2024
Illinois Healthcare Safety Emergency Medical Services 1/22/2024
 

Federal

Final Rules

National Enforcement 28 CFR 0 and 27 - Whistleblower Protection for Federal Bureau of Investigation Employees 2/2/2024
National Motor Carrier Safety 49 CFR 391 - Qualifications of Drivers: Medical Examiner's Handbook Regulatory Guidance 1/22/2024

Proposed Rules

National Commercial Motor Vehicles (Motor Carriers) 49 CFR 383 and 384 - Amendments to the Commercial Driver's License Requirements; Increased Flexibility for Testing and for Drivers After Passing the Skills Test 2/2/2024
National Workers' Compensation 29 CFR 2590 - Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Reopening of Comment Period 1/22/2024

 
 

New Training

PowerPoints

Active Shooter On-Site: What Every Employee Should Do
Use this presentation and associated materials to train all employees on what to do in the event of an active shooter on-site.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Healthcare Workers
Use this presentation and associated materials to train healthcare workers on bloodborne pathogen hazards, precautions to prevent exposure, and steps to take in the event of an exposure.
Asbestos Awareness
Use this presentation and associated materials to train building maintenance, custodial, and other staff who may perform work near but not directly with asbestos-containing material (ACM) or presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) on the health hazards of asbestos and best practices for avoiding occupational exposure.
 

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Resources

Employee Newsletters

February 2024 Safety Works for Employees
This month's issue includes information on emergency preparedness (safe storm cleanup); fall protection–construction (ramps and runways); fall protection–construction (using guardrails); and eye and face protection from chemical splashes.
 

White Papers

Check up on your confined space
Confined spaces are ones that workers may have to enter but that often pose atmospheric or physical hazards. Hazards of confined spaces can include asphyxiation, electrical and struck-by hazards, engulfment, explosions, and fires.
 

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