OSHA in line for a budget increase of nearly $12 million in House bill

Washington — Two House budget bills involving safety agencies were approved by separate subcommittees July 8 in a marathon session of markups.

OSHA moves National Safety Stand-Down to September

Washington — OSHA has rescheduled the seventh annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction for Sept. 14-18.

Spring 2020 regulatory agenda: OSHA infectious diseases standard remains ‘long-term action’

Washington — OSHA moved three items off its list of long-term actions in the Department of Labor’s regulatory agenda for Spring 2020, but – as expected – a standard on infectious diseases wasn’t among them.

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