Some members of Congress and professional associations have called on OSHA to initiate an emergency, temporary infectious disease regulation due to the coronavirus pandemic. What could an emergency regulation include? [Read more…]
Federal OSHA receives thousands of COVID-19-related complaints
April 22, 2020 Comments (0)
Federal OSHA has received thousands of COVID-19-related complaints from workers across the U.S. who are required to work despite the hazards posed by the pandemic. [Read more…]
OSHA clarifies recording requirements for on-the-job COVID-19 cases
April 13, 2020 Comments (0)
OSHA provided clarification regarding COVID-19 and the agency’s recordkeeping requirements, making recording of the illness much less likely for most businesses outside of healthcare. [Read more…]
No need to fear: OSHA won’t inspect your employees’ home offices
March 23, 2020 Comments (0)
With many employees working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers may be wondering about workers’ home offices and OSHA. Well, don’t worry, home offices are not subject to OSHA inspections. [Read more…]
OSHA wants employers to track coronavirus at work
March 18, 2020 Comments (0)
The 2019 novel coronavirus continues to impact the U.S., and OSHA is telling employers they must track any infections of the illness confirmed to have occurred in the workplace. [Read more…]
Bookmark this: Online resources for coronavirus updates
March 16, 2020 Comments (0)
Since novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is new to humans, information on how to handle the situation in workplaces keeps evolving. So the best thing to do is to keep up with the experts via the Internet. [Read more…]
March 2, 2020, is deadline for e-reporting OSHA Form 300A
February 24, 2020 Comments (0)
Heads up! It’s time again to electronically submit injury summaries to OSHA. [Read more…]
OSHA revises respirable silica emphasis program
February 12, 2020 Comments (0)
OSHA announced it has made some revisions to its National Emphasis Program on respirable crystalline silica in general industry, maritime and construction. [Read more…]
Feds offer guidance on coronavirus exposure prevention
February 3, 2020 Comments (0)
As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to evolve, OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have posted guidance on their websites for dealing with the virus. [Read more…]
OSHA Form 300A must be posted by Feb. 1, 2020
January 13, 2020 Comments (0)
Feb. 1, 2020, is the deadline for employers to post 300-A Summary forms listing 2019 injuries and illnesses. [Read more…]
