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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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Among President Biden’s recent executive orders
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Pro-Union Candidate Picked for Labor Secretary
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Which Workers are More Likely to be Injured? 2019 BLS Stats Have the Answer
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No Cave-in Protection for Workers in 24-foot Trench
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COVID-19 Vaccination Incoming: Can you Make it Mandatory?
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Are Leading Indicator Surveys Accurate?
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Trenching and Excavation Specialist
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Emergency Action Plan Training
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Fall Protection Safety Course
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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%…
OSHA Under the Biden Administration: What to Expect
12.09.2020 Current EventsEven if there hadn’t been a pandemic, you could expect to see significant differences between a Trump OSHA and a…
Injured While Working at Home: Will Comp Cover?
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