Lead Proposal Makes its Debut

Cal/OSHA says its proposal to revise the general industry and construction lead standards is a compromise: The California Department of Public Health recommended even more stringent requirements, which the Division … Read More »

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Fed-OSHA Wades into Immigration

The U.S. Department of Labor and Fed-OSHA have signed a memorandum of understanding allowing OSHA to issue certifications in support of U and T Nonimmigrant Status visas. What are these … Read More »

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OSHA Punts on Giving Arizona the Boot

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is withdrawing its proposal to revoke final approval of Arizona’s state OSHA plan. ADOSH, as the program is known, has made progress in … Read More »

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Feds Find Progress

Cal/OSHA missed its goal of 5,775 inspections in 2021 by about 10%, Fed-OSHA says in its latest evaluation of the program. Nonetheless, the Feds say the agency made progress toward … Read More »

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Harwood Grants Announced

Ten California organizations will receive more than $1.7 million in Fed-OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grants in 2022. California’s funding represents 15% of the national total of $11.7 million, granted to … Read More »

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WOEMA Weighs in on OSHA and Arizona

With the comment period extended on Fed-OSHA’s proposal to revoke Arizona’s state plan status, the Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA) has offered its thoughts. It says Arizona’s performance … Read More »

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California Infectious Disease Grants

Three California nonprofit organizations will share almost $400,000 in grant money from Fed-OSHA to help employers and employees recognize infectious disease hazards and identify preventive measures. The grants are administered … Read More »

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Feds Move to Revise Lead Rules

While California continues to await a long-delayed revision to its standards on lead protection in construction and general industry, Fed-OSHA is moving to make its own changes. Observers say the … Read More »

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