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Recent News

NJ contractor facing $1 million OSHA fine for fall hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against two construction contractors–one in New Jersey and the other in Illinois–for serious safety violations.
Cleaning products maker facing $194K fine for amputation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a cleaning products manufacturer in Wisconsin and a crane service provider in Florida for serious safety violations.
NIOSH looks at homecare worker injuries
Over a 5-year period (2015 to 2020), 117,000 homecare workers were treated in emergency departments for work-related injuries, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced February 6 in the latest edition of its eNews publication.
Connecticut sports bar ordered to pay $359K in whistleblower suit
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a sports bar in Connecticut and a chicken processing plant in Ohio for serious safety violations.
OSHA issues emergency response proposal
On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new emergency response standard to replace the agency’s nearly 44-year-old fire brigades standard (89 Fed. Reg. 7774), which was established in 1980.
 
 

Regulatory Activity

Exciting news!

We're thrilled to announce that starting this week, your Regulatory Activity updates will be conveniently delivered straight to your inbox via our dedicated EHS RegUpdate email. Expect to receive these essential updates every Tuesday and Friday.

 

Stay informed, stay ahead. Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest in regulatory activity!

Sample EHS RegUpdate email

 
 

New Training

PowerPoints

Working in Hot Conditions
Use this presentation and associated materials to train employees in hot work environments on the risk factors for heat-related illness and the precautions they need to take to reduce the risk of heat-related illness.
Recordkeeping: Injury and Illness
Use this presentation and associated materials to train supervisors, managers, and other personnel who are responsible for completing and maintaining OSHA injury and illness records on recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Acute Respiratory Illness Pandemics: Prevention and Response
Use this presentation and associated materials to train all employees on the risks of pandemics and the precautions to take to keep themselves safe.
Arc Flash Safety: Unqualified Person
Use this presentation to train unqualified workers, or those who work around but not directly on or near exposed, energized electrical equipment on arc flash safety.
 

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Plan Builder Updates

Compressed Gas Safety Plan–Use this plan to provide safe work practices to all employees who work with or near compressed gases and compressed gas cylinders and all operations that use or handle such gases.
 

 

Resources

Employee Newsletters

March 2024 Customizable Safety Employee Newsletter
This month's issue includes information on eye protection (impact hazards), National Ladder Safety Month, ergonomics for electrical workers (body posture and digging), and first aid (treating burn injuries).
 

Guidance Documents

Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances
Access OSHA guidance and resources covering chemical hazards and toxic substances.
New York Workplace Violence Prevention Resources for Public Employees
This link provides access to New York Department of Labor resources for compliance with state regulations governing workplace violence prevention for public employers, including a fact sheet, training for employers and employees, and a model workplace violence prevention plan.
2024 changes to OSHA's injury and illness reporting requirements
This guidance document provides a clear, concise explanation of OSHA's updated injury and illness electronic reporting requirements
 

White Papers

Silica: Hazards, compliance, and enforcement
Respirable crystalline silica, or very small particles of silica, is a health hazard that shows up in a wide swath of industries. Workplace exposure to respirable crystalline silica poses a risk for several serious silica-related diseases.
 

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