OSHA lays out regulatory plan in semiannual agenda
Recently, OSHA published its semiannual agenda of regulations. The Spring 2009 agenda consists of regulations that have been selected for review or development. Link
New legislation would allow OSHA to shut down dangerous workplaces immediately
According to Congressman Tim Bishop (NY-1), OSHA should have the right to step in immediately when lives are on the line. With an average of 16 workers losing their lives each day on the job, Congressman Bishop wants to strengthen the agency's ability to protect workers. Link
EPA rethinks two hazardous waste rules
In response to concerns raised by stakeholders, EPA announced steps it will take with two final hazardous waste rules published in 2008 — the Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) Rule and the Emission Comparable Fuels (ECF) Rule. Link
New legislation would require large, multi-site employers to report work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses annually
New legislation, introduced by Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL), would require large multi-site companies to accurately report the numbers and rates of work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses at all their worksites. Link
Provided by JJkeller online - If you don't get it... get it here