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Provides information about OSHA's Excavations standards at 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart P. and describes safe work practices
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Employees are protected from retaliation for reporting alleged violations of environmental laws and regulations related to the clean-up of uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites in Spanish.
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Inspection Guidance for Poultry Slaughtering and Poultry Processing Establishments - [OSH Act of 1970 - Section 5(a)(1)] - [1904; 1910 Subpart E; 1910.95; 1910.119; 1910.132; 1910.141; 1910.147; 1910.212; 1910.1200; 1913.10 ]
Interpretive bulletin relating to the fiduciary standard under ERISA in considering economically targeted investments. Replaced IB 08-01.
Incontinence and Feminine Hygiene Products - [1910.1030(b)]
This set of FAQs addresses coverage of preventive services, wellness programs, and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
Determination of when a crane was manufactured - [1926.1400; 1926.1416; 1926.1433]
Clarifying the term “Manufactured” for cranes
Cross, Ron
Dahlquist, Jeff; Evilsizer,Jim; Zapp. Monica
Question regarding OSHA's enforcement policy of 29 CFR 1926.452(c)(6) - Fabricated frame scaffolds
Determining whether an injury or illness is work-related and recordable - [1904; 1904.4(a); 1904.5(a); 1904.7(b)(1)(v); 1904.5(b)(2); 1904.5(b)(2)(ii); 1904.7(b)(5)(i); 1904.7(b)(6)]
Determining who is the responsible party to record an injury or illness - [1904; 1904.31; 1904.31(a); 1904.31(b)(2); 1904.31(b)(3); 1904.31(b)(4)]
Regarding scaffolds height measurement. - [1926.452(c)(6); 1910.28(d)(11)]
Whether a long term disability program is an "employee welfare benefit plan" within the meaning of ERISA 3(1) sponsored by the California Law Enforcement Association as an "employees' beneficiary association" within the meaning of ERISA 3(4).
Whether stop-loss insurance policies purchased by a plan sponsor to manage risk associated with a self-insured contributory welfare plan would constitute plan assets.
HCS requirements for RCRA and non-RCRA waste - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(b)(6); 1910.1200(c)]
Periodic medical exams for electroplating workers exposed to chromic acid - [1910.124(h)(4); 1910.1026(k)]
Changes to asbestos warning signs and ANSI warning signs - [1910.1001(j)(4)(ii)(A); 1910.6(e)(67); 1910.261(c); 1910.97; 1910.145; 1926.200]
Asbestos sampling protocol cannot be used for objective data - [1910.1001(d)(2)(iii); 1915.1001(f)(2)(iii)(A); 1926.1101(f)(2)(iii)(A)]
Active Barrier Apparel as Engineering Control - [1910.1030(d)(3)(i)]
Heat energy estimates for arc-rated protective clothing and faceshields for open-air work on multi-phase overhead power lines. - [1910.135 ; 1910.269(l); 1910.269(l)(8); 1910.269 App E; 1926.960(g); 1926 Subpart V; 1926 Subpart V App E]
Minimum approach distances to electric power transmission and distribution lines during the installation of protective grounds - [1910.269(l); 1910.269(l)(3); 1910.269(m); 1910.269(m)(3); 1926 Subpart V; 1926.960(c); 1926.960(c)(1); 1926.961(c); 1926.961(
The labeling elements required on the safety data sheet (SDS) under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) - [1910.1200(g)(2)]
Overview of 1926 Subpart M
This document is intended to provide general background information for OSHA personnel regarding the potential tax treatment of payments in whistleblower settlements as of the last updated date below.
Extension cord manufacturers warning and compliance with electrical equipment - Installation and use. - [1926.403(b)(2)]
Explains final rule that requires underground coal mine operators to equip continuous mining machines, except full-face continuous mining machines, with proximity detection systems. This final rule strengthens protections for miners by reducing the potent
what does annual mean for an "annual inspection"
Clarification of 'at least every 12 months' annual crane inspection requirement. - [1926.1412(f)(1)]
HCS labeling of imports and exports - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(b)(4); 1910.1200(f)(1); 1910.1200(f)(6)]
Guarding energized equipment at voltages below 60 volts DC. - [1910.303(g); 1910.303(g)(2)]
Guarding requirements for 50 volts or more DC. - [1910.303(g)(2)(i)]
Labeling of small containers in the laboratory - [1910.1200(f)(6); 1910.1200(f)(6)(i); 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii); 1910.1450(e); 1910.1450(h)(1)]
Use of 1994 HCS labels on containers packaged for shipment - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(j)(2)]
General information to help in understanding the law and the fidelity bonding requirement.
Investigation of the September 9, 2015 Collapse of Aircraft Hangar No. 14 at Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ
Confined spaces compliance guide for the construction industry
Highlights key elements 1926 Subpart P and describes best practices
Explains how fire service operations can be influenced by different building features and offers considerations for design professionals that can help facilitate these operations.
Hazard communication pictograms; single color and economic feasibility - [1910.1200(f); 1910.1200 App C]
Informed community of changes to 14(c) application forms and process for commenting.
Guide to the usage and function of WHD's 13 online section 14(c) calculators.
Hepatitis B Virus Antibody Testing - [1910.1030(f)]
Medical training for health-care professionals who evaluate miners for determining entitlement to benefits.
Respirator Requirements During Wet Abrasive Blasting - [1910.94(a); 1926.57(f)]
The requirements for reporting safety data sheet (SDS) information under the Hazard Communication Standard - [1910.1200]
This set of FAQs addresses transparency reporting for non-QHP issuers and non-grandfathered group health plans.
Hazard communication effective dates and labels - [1910.1200(j); 1910.1200(f)]
Lockout of tagout requirements for electrical hazards - [1910.333(b)]
Lockout/tagout of electrical hazards by workers who install, maintain, repair or replace premises wiring systems. - [1910.147(a); 1910.147(c); 1910.147(f); 1910.333(b); 1910.333(c)]
Investigation of the March 23, 2015 Mast Climbing Scaffold Collapse during Dismantling at Raleigh, NC
Information about changes in the official signature on approved labor certification applications.
TEN discussing expanding registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship for youth and adults with disabilities.
Update to "Preventing Adverse Health Effects from Exposure to Beryllium on the Job (9/2/1999)" Safety and Health Bulletin
Provides notification of an additional payment option to remit payment for civil penalties assessed under Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR), Part 100, Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties.
Guidance for fiduciaries regarding the selection and monitoring of annuity providers and contracts under the annuity selection safe harbor regulation for defined contribution plans.
Requirements for protective clothing and equipment in the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard. - [1910.269; 1910.269(l); 1910.269(l)(8); 1910.269 App E; 1926 Subpart V; 1926.960(g); 1926.960(g)(2); 1926.960(g)(5); 1926 Subpar
Selecting protective clothing based on the IEEE National Electrical Safety Code, C-2, 2012, Table 410-1 - [1910.269(l)(8); 1910.269(l)(8)(ii); 1910.269(l)(8)(v); 1926.960(g)(2); 1926.960(g)(5)]
CPL 02-02-079 [CPL 02-02-038] - National - Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) - 07/09/2015 - PDF
Updates to an information page related to the purpose of the LHWCA
The purpose of this document is to provide updated information and technical assistance to the public workforce investment system in meeting their nondiscrimination and universal access obligations for individuals with disabilities.
Thornton, Jim
Use of kinesiology tape is not considered medical treatment beyond first aid. - [1904; 1904.7]
HCS 2012 pictograms for aerosol air fresheners - [1910.1200(f)(1)(iv); 1910.1200 App B; 1910.1200 App C]
Label requirements between CPSC and HCS 2012 and aerosol products - [1910.1200(f)(1)(iv); 1910.1200 App B; 1910.1200 App C]
Requirements for the use of flexible cords and cables. - [1910.305(g); 1910.305(g)(1)(i); 1910.305(g)(1)(ii); 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)]
Guarding energized electrical parts within cable trays (H.D. Roberts Jr/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26006) - [1910.269; 1910.303; 1910.269(v); 1910.269(v)(4); 1910.303(h); 1910.303(g); 1910.303(g)(2)]
Lockout/tagout requirements during maintenance of front-end loaders (Jeff Wilke/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26485) - [1910.147; 1910.147(c)(7)]
worker safety
Provides information on factors that can be used to assess the risk of coal bursts occurring in underground mines, particularly those deep cover mines operating at depths exceeding 1,000 feet.
CPL 02-02-078 [CPL 02-02-078] - National - Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis - 06/30/2015 - PDF
Applicability of gas detector tubes under Hazard Communication 2012 - [1910.1200(b)(6)(v); 1910.1200(c)]
Covering for Grounded Contact Conductors on Overhead Traveling Crane Systems (Patrick E. Wall/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26611) - [1910.179(g)(1)(i); 1910.179(g); 1910.304(a)(1)]
Definition of complex mixture - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(g)(4)]
Label requirements between CPSC and HCS 2012 and aerosol products - [1910.1200(b)(5)(v); 1910.1200 App C; 1910.1200 App B]
NRTL approval is not required for non-electrical vacuum cleaners used in combustible dust atmospheres (Kim G. Feddersen/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26424) - [1910.307]
Using non-electrical equipment in locations with hazardous atmospheres. - [1910.307]
Facts about how a worker died from asphyxiation after entering a manhole with an uncontrolled hazardous atmosphere. Guidance is specific to preventing another fatality from the same sequence of events.
Guerrero, Feliza
How to maintain logs for employees across multiple locations. - [1904; 1904.30(a); 1904.30(b)(1); 1904.30(b)(2); 1904.35; 1904.40; 1904.46]
Inspection Guidance for Inpatient Healthcare Settings - [OSH Act of 1970 - Section 5(a)(1)] - [1904; 1910.23; 1910.132; 1910.1030; 1910.1200; 1913.10 ]
Informing OA/SAA about the establishment of compliance and practical design policy for these approaches
Update to the 1986 Potentially Hazardous Amoebae found in Eyewash Stations
Correct use of product identifiers on safety data sheets and labels - [1910.1200; 1910.1200(f)(1); 1910.1200(g)(2)(i)]
Clarification on fixed ladders built to certain specifications for roof access - [1926.1053(a)(17); 1910.27(c)(2)]
Clarification on fixed ladders built to certain specifications for roof access.
Addresses frequently asked questions regarding implementation of Phase II of the final rule to lower miners' exposure to respirable coal mine dust.
Training Requirements for HSE Consultants - [1910; 1915; 1926]
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