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New ruling: How far back can OSHA look for recordkeeping violations?


April 16, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, new court decision, OSHA news, Recordkeeping, Special Report

A new court ruling significantly changes how far back OSHA can look for violations of its standard on recording employee injuries.

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Top 10 industries for OSHA complaints


August 8, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: contractor safety, enforcement, Illnesses, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, inspections, Latest News & Views, New safety statistics, OSHA news, Recordkeeping, Special Report, Top-10 list, What Would You Do?

More than one out of every five OSHA inspections result from employee complaints. Is your industry one of the top 10 that generate the most complaints?

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OSHA hits company with $90K fine for recordkeeping violations


July 21, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Recordkeeping, Who Got Fined and Why?

Lowe’s has agreed to pay OSHA $90,000 to settle violations involving employee injury records at two locations.

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OSHA proposes big changes in injury reporting


June 24, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: amputation, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, inspections, Latest News & Views, New rules and regulations, Recordkeeping, What do you think?

OSHA wants to make significant changes to its injury reporting regulations. One involves which companies have to report. The other involves the situations that have to be reported.

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OSHA says streamlined rules will reduce employer burdens


June 15, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Recordkeeping, What do you think?

As part of President Obama’s executive order to simplify federal standards and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, OSHA has announced some changes.

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OSHA cites company for 4 years of recordkeeping violations


June 8, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, inspections, Latest News & Views, lockout/tagout, Recordkeeping, Who Got Fined and Why?

Earlier this year, a review panel addressed OSHA’s ability to issue fines for not having injury records that date back from more than the current year. Now OSHA has used its new authority to level an additional $40,000 in fines to one company.

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OSHA: The next 40 years?


May 2, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Analysis/Commentary, cost of safety, enforcement, Fatality, Injuries, inspections, New rules and regulations, OSHA news, Recordkeeping, risk assessment, Special Report, State OSHAs, What do you think?, whistleblower

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On April 28, 2011, OSHA turned 40 years old. Is the agency suffering an early mid-life crisis?

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How far back can OSHA look for recordkeeping violations?


March 21, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, new court decision, Recordkeeping, Special Report, What do you think?

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A recent ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) clarifies OSHA’s ability to fine companies for older recordkeeping violations.

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Top 8 OSHA plans companies should watch out for


February 21, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Analysis/Commentary, Chemical safety, Compliance, cost of safety, enforcement, Illnesses, Injuries, inspections, OSHA news, Recordkeeping, safety incentives, Special Report, State OSHAs, Top-10 list, What do you think?

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A lot of debate will occur between this week’s announcement of President Obama’s proposed budget, including funding for OSHA, and the start of the new federal fiscal year on Oct. 1. Forget about that debate for now. Instead, take a look at what OSHA plans to do with its funding, especially if you own a small business.

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5 OSHA proposals that business groups fear most


February 14, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, ergonomics, fire/explosion, Hearing, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, inspections, Latest News & Views, New rules and regulations, OSHA news, Recordkeeping

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has issued a report on regulatory impediments to job creation. The report lists five OSHA proposals that business groups say would inhibit job growth.

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