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Nothing Is Final Yet: OSHA’s Deregulatory Docket Reaches the Hearing Room
By NASP Blogger Current Events
OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking effort moves into its most visible phase this month. The agency begins a series of informal public hearings on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET, held virtually and continuing on subsequent weekdays. More than twenty proposed rules are on the docket, and this is the point at which the record…
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THE 2019 HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLIST
02.05.2019 ComplianceThis article was written for members of the EU, but we felt it may be applicable in the US as…
When Working in the Cold, Be Prepared and Be Aware
01.29.2019 ComplianceWhen you must work in the cold, always be prepared and be aware. Workers in cold environments may be at…
Understanding the importance of workplace health and safety
01.11.2019 ComplianceHealth and safety are two words people tend to take rather seriously – and understandably so. They play a vital…
Winterizing Your Workforce
01.08.2019 ComplianceEven in the midst of a mild winter season, it is important for businesses to address the inevitable increase in…
Hazardous Materials
01.02.2019 ComplianceHazardous materials (hazmat) are any material that has properties that may result in risk or injury to health and/or destruction…
Flammable and combustible liquids
12.28.2018 ComplianceFlammable and combustible liquids are liquids that can burn. They are classified, or grouped, as either flammable or combustible by…
Types of Hazards
12.26.2018 ComplianceEvery workplace has hazards, and it’s helpful to know which pose the greatest risk of harm for your workers and…
The Myths Of Lockout/Tagout – Part 2
12.14.2018 ComplianceMyth: Each machine specific procedure must contain lots of detail OSHA: OSHA concurs with those commenters who stressed the need…
The Myths Of Lockout/Tagout – Part 1
12.06.2018 ComplianceMyth: I have to lockout energy whenever I do any service or maintenance OSHA: When such servicing may expose the employee…
How Can Businesses Eliminate Worker Injuries to Reach a Goal of Zero Incidents?
11.14.2018 ComplianceThe Zero Incidents Vision Over the years, businesses have implemented many unique procedures and policies to eliminate worker injuries and…
5 Key Sustainability Initiatives That Give Us Great Hope for a Greener Future
10.16.2018 ComplianceAs the debate about climate change continues, more creative examples, technologies and initiatives of how to fight it are popping…
Marijuana and the Workplace
10.11.2018 ComplianceUnder the Federal Controlled Substances Act marijuana is a Schedule I substance which means it has a high potential for…
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