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EPA Updates EPCRA Rules to Align with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
By NASP Blogger Compliance
One of the most important changes is the adoption of OSHA’s current definitions for hazard category, health hazard, and physical hazard. Using the same terminology across both OSHA and EPA regulations should make hazard classification and chemical reporting more consistent and easier for employers to manage. MSDS References Replaced with SDS The EPA is also…
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Boston Mayor Chosen as Labor Secretary
02.09.2021 Current EventsPresident Joe Biden has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be his labor secretary. Walsh would oversee OSHA and MSHA,…
COVID Exposure More Likely for Those in Office
02.09.2021 Current EventsPeople who work at the office may be more at risk of contracting COVID-19 than those who work remotely, according…
Are Feds Able to Handle Vaccine Logistics?
02.09.2021 Current EventsAs vaccines for the coronavirus go before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval, the logistics of getting them…
Late fines could lead to placement on inspection priority list
02.09.2021 Current EventsFederal OSHA announced a new debt collection initiative involving a series of letters, a phone call, and eventual placement on…
Take Advantage of your Learning Partnership Discount!
01.28.2021 Current EventsColumbia Southern University is pleased to have National Association of Safety Professionals as a Learning Partner. As a member, this…
Among President Biden’s recent executive orders
01.22.2021 Current EventsAmong the executive orders signed during his first two days in office, President Joe Biden directed OSHA and MSHA consider…
Pro-Union Candidate Picked for Labor Secretary
01.15.2021 Current EventsPresident-elect Biden has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be his Labor Secretary. Walsh would oversee OSHA and MSHA, which…
Which Workers are More Likely to be Injured? 2019 BLS Stats Have the Answer
01.08.2021 Current EventsRecent injury and illness statistics provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows which workers may be more likely…
No Cave-in Protection for Workers in 24-foot Trench
01.08.2021 Current EventsIndiana OSHA cited a construction contractor for failing to provide protection for employees working in a 24-foot-deep trench. Inspectors also…
COVID-19 Vaccination Incoming: Can you Make it Mandatory?
01.08.2021 Current EventsCOVID-19 vaccinations are starting to get rolled out, meaning it’s time for employers to consider what their vaccination policies will…
Are Leading Indicator Surveys Accurate?
01.08.2021 Current EventsSurveys regarding injury and illness leading indicators are used frequently in the construction industry for contract bidding purposes, but are…
Bureau of Labor Statistics
12.16.2020 Current EventsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their 2019 injury and fatality reporting today. Workplace fatalities are up nearly 2%…
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