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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.
By NASP Blogger Compliance
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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Cabinet manufacturer cited 3X for failure to abate hazards; faces $157K in fines
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Lack of LOTO Causes Employee Injury; Leads to OSHA Inspection and $370K in Penalties
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DOL Sues NY Practice for Firing Employee Over Lack of COVID Protocols
03.21.2022 Current EventsThe U.S. Department of Labor filed suit against a New York ophthalmologist and his practice in New York for allegedly…
500-ton Press Incident Leads to 412k in Citations
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Ammo Manufacturer to Pay $597k to Whistleblower
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Who Needs HAZWOPER Training?
03.15.2022 ComplianceIf you work with hazardous materials, then you may be wondering if you need HAZWOPER training courses. Perhaps you’ve heard…
Guide to Preventing Accidents on the Job Site
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Precautions for Summer Job Site Safety
03.15.2022 ComplianceAccording to a University of California Los Angeles study, hot weather increases the risk of work-related accidents and injuries across many industries.…
OSHA Safety Signs
03.15.2022 ComplianceSafety signs promote workplace safety across industries. They warn about potential hazards and provide valuable safety information, reducing the risk…
The Importance of Fall Protection
03.15.2022 ComplianceFall protection is a set of methods and systems designed to prevent falls and injury in the workplace. Because falls…
Fine Increase For Contractor With Fall Violations
03.11.2022 Current EventsAn Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission judge affirmed multiple citations and a total of $45,000 in fines against a…
YouTube Winners!
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