This is the first year that OSHA’s expanded injury and illness reporting requirements take effect for employers in certain “high-hazard” industries. By March 2, 2024, covered employers will be required to submit “OSHA 300” Logs and “OSHA 301” Incident Reports to OSHA (in addition to the reporting of annual “OSHA 300A” Summaries, which is already required).
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OSHA is reminding employers of their Form 300A posting requirement that begins Feb. 1. Form 300A, a summary of work-related injuries and illnesses, must be displayed “in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted” until April 30.
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Workplace head injuries are a major safety concern, and the hard hat has been the traditional head protection for workers on construction and other work sites. OSHA has two standards covering head protection: 29 CFR 1910.135 and 29 CFR 1926.100.
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In 2021 the National Safety Council created the MSDSolutions Lab to address musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. To help monitor progress, NSC developed the MSD Solutions Index, an annual benchmarking survey, and recently released the inaugural findings in its MSD Solutions Index Pledge Community Report.
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A new California law taking place on workplace violence requires employers to develop and implement written plans and interactive training to prevent and respond to on-the-job threats of violence by July 1, 2024.
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By incorporating AI-powered solutions, companies can tailor wellness plans to cater to the diverse needs of their workforce, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment. This holistic approach ensures that employees are equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace, promoting a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
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OHSA announced on January 11th that it has made changes to its civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024. OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $15,625 to $16,131 per violation.
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Effective Jan. 1, 2024, OSHA amended its occupational injury and illness recordkeeping regulation to require employers meeting certain size and industry criteria to electronically submit injury and illness information to OSHA that employers are already required to keep at their workplace premises.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has initiated a 12-month review process to prioritize five toxic chemicals for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals are tasked with evaluating and addressing workplace hazards, aiming to mitigate them within their organization. When all other controls prove insufficient, personal protective equipment (PPE) becomes the final line of defense.
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World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
