OSHA Roundup for Jan. 14, 2013

Review counter

Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of today:

# of Days

700

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Silica (proposed rule)

419

Modernizing OSHA’s reporting system for injuries and illnesses (proposed rule)

201

Electric power transmission and distribution; electrical protective equipment (final rule)

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The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs – part of the White House’s Office of

Management and Budget – reviews proposed regulations. The process is required for most rules before they can move

forward, and typically takes 90 days.

News


Hilda L. Solis resigns as secretary of labor.

Latest regulatory agenda outlines several OSHA rules expected to be finalized this year.

OSHA updates its Site-Specific Targeting Program.

Notable proposed fines

$98,000 to a Cleveland granite company for allegedly failing to maintain a hearing conservation program

$89,000 to a plastics company in Ohio in connection with an incident in which an employee was struck and injured by a forklift

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