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OSHA provided clarification on the voluntary use of surgical masks.

OSHA provided clarification on who may make the determination that a standard threshold shift has occurred.

OSHA’s Noise Standard as it applies to medical personnel allowed to interpret audiograms - [1910.95(g)(3); 1910.95(g)(7); 1910.95(g)(8)]

Use of sampling devices that meet the ISO/CEN particle-size-selective criteria for respirable crystalline silica sampling - [1910.1053; 1926.1153; 1910.1053(k)(1); 1926.1153(j)(1)]

OSHA provided clarification on the acceptable types of impactor particle sampler.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

Provides a summary of the silica standard for construction

18-slide presentation discussing retaliation requirements applicable to workforce development system under WIOA

one of more than a dozen fact sheets that provide guidance on respirable crystalline silica standard for construction

one of more than a dozen fact sheets that provide guidance on respirable crystalline silica standard for construction

one of more than a dozen fact sheets that provide guidance on respirable crystalline silica standard for construction

one of more than a dozen fact sheets that provide guidance on respirable crystalline silica standard for construction

one of more than a dozen fact sheets that provide guidance on respirable crystalline silica standard for construction

OSHA provided clarificatin on the hazard and precautionary statements found in GHS Revision 5.

Hazard Communication Standard – Globally Harmonized System Revision 5 - [1910.1200]

Clarification on the use of a rigid boot as a precautionary measure - [1904.7(b)(7)]

Skwarek, Raymond

Guidance on weiging x-ray reports when DCMWC is not in position of ffilms or other digital media storage

Enforcement Guidance for General Industry Rope Descent System (RDS) Anchorage Requirements (29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)) - [1910.21(b); 1910.27(b)(1); 1910.27(b)(1)(i); 1910.27(b)(1)(ii); 1910.27(b)(1)(iii); 1910.27(b)(2)(iv); 1910.30; 1910 Subpart B; 1910 Subpa

Existing OSHA publication (OSHA3561-2012)was translated into Spanish as per industry request.

This document is intended for use by employers in the shipyard industry to evaluate the capability and capacity of their fire and rescue services to respond to and extinguish fires arising from shipyard operations. The information contained in this docum

Workers in the fishing industry face a unique set of challenges in the workplace; one of which includes housekeeping.  T is intended that this document identify housekeeping and sanitation requirements and best practices to protect workers aboard commerci

This document intends to address pedestal crane failures aboard commercial fishing vessels that have caused injuries to workers in shipyards. Topics covered include operator and worker training, equipment inspection, and equipment maintenance. 

Logging

Workers in the fishing industry face a unique set of challenges in the workplace; one of which includes housekeeping. T is intended that this document identify housekeeping and sanitation requirements and best practices to protect workers aboard commerci

This document is intended for use by employers in the shipyard industry to evaluate the capability and capacity of their fire and rescue services to respond to and extinguish fires arising from shipyard operations. The information contained in this docum

This document was developed to help employers reduce work-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. Porters and baggage handlers (longshoremen) working in cruise ship terminals experience some of the highest injury and illness rates of all occupations.

This document intends to address pedestal crane failures aboard commercial fishing vessels that have caused injuries to workers in shipyards. Topics covered include operator and worker training, equipment inspection, and equipment maintenance.

Methylene Chloride

Process Safety Management

Bonfiglio

CPL 02-00-124; Multi-Employer Citation Policy - [1926.501]

Repeal of previous Department guidance following passage of PL 115-11, a a resolution of disapproval of the rule promulgated to implement Executive Order 13673

General guidance for workers on the types of ERISA plans, rights and benefits for participants in ERISA plans, and where to obtain information about their plans.

OSHA recommendations for tarp installation

preventing fire hazards in shipyard industry

how to prevent hazards when using blue tarps during emergency response operations

safety measures for workers in cruise industry

outlines importance of training, inspections and following manufacturer's guidelines to keep workers safe

Rauchut

Blog about President Trump’s recent Executive Order on apprenticeships directs the Department of Labor to promote development of apprenticeship programs by third parties, such as trade and industry groups, companies, nonprofits, and unions.

OSHA provided clarification use of hearing protection personal fit-testing systems.

Ear plug personal fit-testing systems that measure real-time noise reduction - [1910.95; 1910.95(i)(4); 1910.95(i)(5); 1910.95(j)(1); 1910.95 App B]

Existing OSHA publication (OSHA 3540) was translated into Spanish as per industry request.

OSHA provided clarification on who may provide formal training in hearing conservation.

Occupational noise exposure training requirements for technicians - [1910.95(g)(3)]

This memorandum explains the process for working relationships between the OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program (WPP) and its Partner Agencies to ensure effective coordination.

This memorandum expands OSHA's administrative closure guidance by allowing complaints that are filed under ALJ statutes, and that are not subject to a full field investigation, to be administratively closed with the consent of the complainant.

This document is intended for use by employers in the shipyard industry to evaluate SCP programs. The information contained in this document may also be useful to other members of the shipyard community, such as subcontractors and inspectors for evaluati

Provides stakeholders with information and resources on silica, including complying with the respirable crystalline silica rule. Updated to include information from former silica rulemaking page.

Questions and responses to frequently asked questions about the silica rule

Overview of the differences between OSHA and DOT requirements for bulk shipping containers

Determining if the employees experienced an injury or illness due to an exposure. 1904 and 1904.7(b)(7) and 1904.46

Determining if the employees experienced an injury or illness due to an exposure. - [1904; 1904.7(b)(7); 1904.46]

Quick reference tool for certain reporting and disclosure requirements under ERISA.

Provides an overview of the basic fiduciary responsibilities applicable to retirement plans under ERISA.

This guidance provides employers and workers with information to prevent and manage occupational exposure to Zika virus in biomedical laboratories working with the virus.

defines SCP and importance for worker safety

translation of preexisting English version

provides guidance to biomedical lab workers and employers

Gate Strength of Snaphooks and Carabiners - [1910.140(c)(8); 1910.30(a)(2); 1910.21(b); 1910 Subpart D; 1910 Subpart I; 1926.32(f); 1926.32(m); 1926.503(a)(2)]

Facts about how died after falling from an unsafe elevated platform in a warehouse. Guidance is specific to preventing another fatality from the same sequence of events.

Advises the public on what to expect during a whistleblower investigation

Covers Policies for VPP implmentation

NATE Response FINAL - [1910; 1910.27(b)(2)(i); 1910.140(c)(13)(i); 1910 Subpart D; 1910 Subpart I; 1910.30; 1910.268; 1926 Subpart M; 1910.268(c); 1926.503; 1926.503(a)(2); 1926.503(c); 1910.30(a); 1910.268(a)(1); 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(A); 1910.140(c)(13)(ii);

Asbestos Standard – Class III Work - [1926.1101; 1926.1101(g)(9); 1926.1101(g)(11)]

OSHA provided clarification on what is considered Class III work.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

QuickCard provides information for workers about protecting themselves from exposure to avian influenza viruses on the job.

Safety and Health Topics page that provides information to employers and workers with emergency response roles during, as well as those who may be impacted by, anthrax releases. The guidance also includes information for employers and workers related to p

Provides stakeholders with information and resources on flavorings-related lung disease. Updated to reflect more recent information concerning exposure to chemicals associated with flavorings-related lung disease.

Flavorings-Related Lung Disease

OSHA provided clarification on the use of trade secret in llieu of known ingredient percentages on SDSs.

OSHA provided clarification on the use of ingredient percentage and trade secret on SDS.

Clarification on the use of ingredient percentage and trade secret on SDSs - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(i)]

Use of trade secret in lieu of known ingredient percentages on SDSs - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(i)]

update of earlier QuickCard to keep poultry workers safe

update of earlier QuickCard to keep poultry workers safe

update of earlier QuickCard to keep poultry workers safe

update of earlier QuickCard to keep poultry workers safe

update of earlier QuickCard to keep poultry workers safe

update of earlier QuickCard to keep poultry workers safe

one of four new booklets on PSM based on results of OSHA citations

based on an actual fatality, how best to prevent a future incident

This document highlights areas of the Process Safety Management standard (PSM) where OSHA issued the most citations during the Petroleum Refinery Process Safety Management National Emphasis Program (NEP). These areas include: Process Safety Information

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) revised the Agency's existing standards on miners' occupational exposure to respirable coal mine dust.

The mercury safety and health topics page was updated to reflect mercuy hazards in dentistry, to dental workers.

OSHA provided clarification on labeling of product containers containing carcinogens.

Listing and disclosing Benzene as a human carcinogen on the label and SDS - [1910.1200(f); 1910.1200(f)(1); 1910.1200(g); 1910.1200(g)(1); 1910.1200 App A; 1910.1200 App C; 1910.1200 App D]

Hooded versus tight-fitting respirators when complying with the Asbestos Standard - [1910.134(d); 1910.134(d)(3); 1926.1101(g); 1926.1101(g)(9); 1926.1101(h); 1926.1101(h)(3)]