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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.

OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026 and concluding August 26, all held virtually before an administrative law judge. The record is now built. What happens next occurs out of public view. What the Five Days…

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Which Workers are More Likely to be Injured? 2019 BLS Stats Have the Answer

Which Workers are More Likely to be Injured? 2019 BLS Stats Have the Answer

01.08.2021 Current Events
Recent injury and illness statistics provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows which workers may be more likely…
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No Cave-in Protection for Workers in 24-foot Trench

No Cave-in Protection for Workers in 24-foot Trench

01.08.2021 Current Events
Indiana OSHA cited a construction contractor for failing to provide protection for employees working in a 24-foot-deep trench. Inspectors also…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Incoming: Can you Make it Mandatory?

COVID-19 Vaccination Incoming: Can you Make it Mandatory?

01.08.2021 Current Events
COVID-19 vaccinations are starting to get rolled out, meaning it’s time for employers to consider what their vaccination policies will…
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Are Leading Indicator Surveys Accurate?

Are Leading Indicator Surveys Accurate?

01.08.2021 Current Events
Surveys regarding injury and illness leading indicators are used frequently in the construction industry for contract bidding purposes, but are…
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Bureau of Labor Statistics

Bureau of Labor Statistics

12.16.2020 Current Events
The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their 2019 injury and fatality reporting today. Workplace fatalities are up nearly 2%…
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OSHA Under the Biden Administration: What to Expect

OSHA Under the Biden Administration: What to Expect

12.09.2020 Current Events
Even if there hadn’t been a pandemic, you could expect to see significant differences between a Trump OSHA and a…
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5 States Legalize Marijuana: Workplace Impact

5 States Legalize Marijuana: Workplace Impact

12.09.2020 Current Events
Voters in five states approved laws to legalize medical or recreational marijuana. The states’ initiatives have one thing in common:…
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Oregon Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

Oregon Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

12.09.2020 Current Events
Oregon issued it’s temporary COVID-19 standard on November 6th, joining Virginia, New Jersey, and Michigan on the list of states…
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Maintain Social Distance: COVID ‘Close Contact’ Adds up to Exposure

Maintain Social Distance: COVID ‘Close Contact’ Adds up to Exposure

11.16.2020 Current Events
An investigation into how an employee contracted COVID-19 in the workplace caused the CDC to change its definition of “close…
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Inspector Involved in Extortion Attempt

Inspector Involved in Extortion Attempt

11.16.2020 Current Events
An OSHA inspector and his brother were charged with conspiracy to extort $6,000 in cash from a New Jersey-based general…
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OSHA announces $1,222,156 in coronavirus violations

OSHA announces $1,222,156 in coronavirus violations

10.23.2020 Current Events
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Oct. 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health…
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Just Two Weeks Until SafetyConnect 2020!

Just Two Weeks Until SafetyConnect 2020!

10.07.2020 Current Events
NASP is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this virtual safety conference and expo! Please join us, for FREE!…
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