OSHA civil penalty amounts adjusted for 2024, effective today
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 16, 2024
Changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 went into effect today.
New OSHA injury, illness data reporting requirements now in effect
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 11, 2024
Some long-term care and other employers now are subject to updated reporting requirements for injury and illness data through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s injury tracking application.
OSHA, NAHCA alliance aims to protect CNAs from safety and health hazards
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 21, 2023
A new alliance between the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Association of Health Care Assistants aims to help protect certified nursing assistants...
Mind holiday decorating for workplace safety, OSHA warns
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 04, 2023
The holiday season adds responsibility for some employees as they decorate their work spaces to make them more festive. Although the decorations aim to bring joy, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration...
Business briefs, Oct. 13
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 13, 2023
Unemployment claims hold steady at 1.1% week over week … Social Security beneficiaries to see 3.2% increase in 2024 … OSHA extends comment period for proposed rule on walkaround representation
DOL again proposes allowing union reps to join OSHA inspectors on walk-throughs
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 30, 2023
The DOL has proposed revising its rules to allow an employee-chosen representatives, including union representatives, participate in OSHA inspections, the agency announced Tuesday.
OSHA’s authority to issue, enforce safety standards affirmed by appeals court
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 25, 2023
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s ruling affirming the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s authority to regulate workplace safety.
OSHA announces final rule that could mean additional reporting for providers in January
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 18, 2023
The Department of Labor on Monday announced the final version of a rule that could mean additional reporting requirements for some senior living and nursing home providers starting in January.
Business briefs, June 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 21, 2023
Senior housing real estate firm sued again for alleged housing discrimination … OSHA official shares top 10 violations in construction … As inflation begins to slow, experts question long-term sustainability
OSHA looks to strengthen safety, health management program
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 15, 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking to modernize, improve and expand the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs, which recognizes employers and employees committed to safety...