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March, 2016OSHA’s Two New Final Rules in 2016
Employer Compliance Anytime OSHA publishes a final rule, it is important for companies to be informed. Employers are expected to comply with all applicable OSHA regulations even if they weren’t aware of their existence. So far in 2016, OSHA has released two new final rules which are as follows:
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May, 2015
OSHA Ruling on Confined Spaces
Protecting Workers in Confined Spaces The rule will provide construction workers with protections similar to those manufacturing and general industry workers have had for more than two decades, with some differences tailored to the construction industry. These include requirements to ensure that multiple employers share vital safety information and to continuously monitor hazards – a safety option made possible by technological advances after the manufacturing and general industry standards were created.
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December, 2013Important OSHA Recordkeeping Alert
Important OSHA Recordkeeping Alert! On November 7, 2013, OSHA announced its proposed new rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. The first proposed new requirement is for establishments with more than 250 employees (and who are already required to keep records) to electronically submit the records on a quarterly basis to OSHA.