Looks Like OSHA Might See a Slight Budget Cut for Next Year
Looks like OSHA may see a budget cut in 2016 of somewhere between 3-5%. A breakdown of OSHA's budget is available on page 199. Washington...
Chaos and Coup at the Chemical Safety Board (CSB)?
I dont even know what to say about this one. More dysfunction out of the Chemical Safety Board (CSB). Candidly, I've never even heard of...
OSHRC Commissioner (Thomasina Rogers) Retires
For those of you that follow the OSH Review Commission, one of the commissioners (Thomasina Rogers) has retired. Commissioner Attwood...
White House Seeks Comment for an Executive Order: “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces”
The Administration will be publishing this proposed Executive Order (guidance) in tomorrow's Federal Register. The EO seeks to increase...


Air Force Advises Rider Precautions (Safety)
US Air Force takes safety beyond duty activities on base to include soldier's motorcycle riding safety off-base. Capt Andrew Schrag...
Why Does It Take So Long For OSHA To Finish A Rule?
An interesting read if you're interested in gaining a small glimpse into the rulemaking process. The rulemaking process for OSHA really...
Peoria Manufacturer Shuts Down After Being Cited $144K
USA Technologies in Peoria, IL shuts down after being cited by OSHA for $144K. Approximately 70 employees were laid-off in the process....
OSHRC Releases Decision on Delek Refining Case Related to Statute of Limitations
OSHRC releases its decision in the Labor vs Delek Refining (PSM) case which concludes that continuing violations (a PSM violation in this...
Foam Fire Supression System - This is Pretty Cool Video
Pretty cool. Fairchild Air Force base tests their foam fire suppression system in a hanger. Judging by the clean up mess it created, I'd...
OSHA Will Publish Final Rule for Confined Space in Construction on Monday
OSHA's new final rule for Confined Spaces in Construction. Here's the standard... Gets published in the federal register on Monday.