Craft Brewery Safety Issues
Last week, we had the pleasure of speaking at the Brewer's Association - Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia. OSHA is becoming more...
The 6 Reasons Why OSHA Will Inspect Your Workplace
OSHA Enforcement Context There have been a number of recent developments which significantly sharpen OSHA's (Occupational Safety and...
DOJ / OSHA Collaborating on Regulatory Compliance Enforcement
While many folks were distracted with the holiday season, the Department of Justice released information regarding its collaboration with...
US Air Force Safety Center Offers Recreational Swimming Safety Guidance
The US Air Force Safety Center offers guidance to airmen for off-duty recreational swimming. Very commendable for the AF Safety Center to...
OSHA to Publish Proposed Rule on Recordkeeping Obligations
OSHA will be publishing its proposed rule on 'Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate...
NIOSH Releases New Guidance on Diacetyl / DAPORS
NIOSH releases new guidance on Diacetyl (And Possibly Other Related Substances - DAPORS). This is an issue that first came to light...
Insightful Article About OSHA and Search Warrants
Worth reading!!! Employer, Safety Consultants Fined for Refusing OSHA Inspection What are your rights for refusing OSHA entry? A...
OSHA Sends Final Rule on Walking Working Surfaces to OMB for Review
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (#OSHA) has sent its new final rule for walking and working surfaces to OMB for final...
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...
McDonald's Employees Across 19 Cities File OSHA Complaints on the Same Day
The labor union SEIU is targeting McDonalds as workers file OSHA complaints in 19 cities citing kitchen hazards associated with hot oil,...