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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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Dollar General Commits to Major Safety Overhaul Following OSHA Violations
08.07.2024 Current EventsOn July 11, OSHA announced a settlement with Dollar General and its subsidiaries to significantly improve workplace safety nationwide. This…
New OSHA Heat Regulations: A Critical Step Towards Worker Safety
07.10.2024 Current EventsAs temperatures rise globally, ensuring the safety and health of workers exposed to extreme heat has become a pressing issue.…
Supreme Court Maintains OSHA’s Authority, Declines Allstates Refractory LLC Challenge
07.10.2024 Current EventsOn July 2, 2024, the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge by Ohio-based construction contractor Allstates Refractory LLC, which…
National Safety Council’s National Safety Month
06.10.2024 Current EventsWhat is National Safety Month? The National Safety Council (NSC) leads the observance of National Safety Month each June to…
New Legislation Aims to Improve Warehouse Worker Safety
06.10.2024 Current EventsNew legislation, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, has been introduced into the Senate, aiming to significantly enhance the safety and…
Ohio Manufacturer Facing $314K OSHA Fine
05.10.2024 Current EventsAn Ohio-based automotive components manufacturer, Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC, is contending with substantial penalties amounting to $314,555 as…
Repeated Safety Failures Lead to Tragic Consequences at Detyens Shipyards
05.10.2024 Current EventsIn a sobering reminder of the critical importance of workplace safety, Detyens Shipyards Inc., a prominent East Coast ship repair…
Lone Worker Dies
04.10.2024 Current EventsA mechanic was killed while repairing a large excavator by himself because his employer didn’t have a lone work policy,…
Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects
04.10.2024 Current EventsAn employer may be responsible for birth defects allegedly caused by its workers’ exposure to toxic chemicals, a state appeals…
Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics
03.14.2024 Current EventsWearable technology has emerged as a game-changer in workplace ergonomics, offering unprecedented insights into employee health and safety. These innovative…
Washington Fall Protection Alignment
02.12.2024 Current EventsThe Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is undertaking revisions to its fall protection standards as part of its…
OSHA’s Expanded 300A Reporting Due Soon!
01.18.2024 ComplianceIt’s 2024, and with the new year comes the March 2 deadline for OSHA’s Form 300A injury and illness reporting.…
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