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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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Among President Biden’s recent executive orders

Among President Biden’s recent executive orders

01.22.2021 Current Events
Among the executive orders signed during his first two days in office, President Joe Biden directed OSHA and MSHA consider…
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Pro-Union Candidate Picked for Labor Secretary

Pro-Union Candidate Picked for Labor Secretary

01.15.2021 Current Events
President-elect Biden has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be his Labor Secretary. Walsh would oversee OSHA and MSHA, which…
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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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Trenching and Excavation Specialist

Trenching and Excavation Specialist

12.30.2020 Compliance
Jump To: What Is a Trenching and Excavation Specialist? Topics Covered in Trenching and Excavation Specialist Training What Are the…
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Emergency Action Plan Training

Emergency Action Plan Training

12.30.2020 Compliance
Jump To: Topics Covered in Emergency Action Plan Training What Is an Emergency Action Plan? Why Should You Have an…
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Fall Protection Safety Course

Fall Protection Safety Course

12.30.2020 Compliance
Jump To: What Is Fall Protection Safety? Why Is Fall Protection Safety Important? Topics Covered in Our Safety Training Course…
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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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Injured While Working at Home: Will Comp Cover?

Injured While Working at Home: Will Comp Cover?

12.09.2020 Compliance
Can an employee injured while working at home collect workers’ comp benefits? The answer is yes, but only if they…
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