News
The National Automobile Dealers Association asks OSHA to maintain an exemption for recordkeeping requirements for their industry.
Notable proposed fines
$298,100 to a Little Falls, NY-based paper manufacturer for alleged guarding, fall and electrical hazards
$185,400 to a New Jersey fabric company for machine guard violations related to incidents in which two machine operators had a hand crushed and partially amputated
Happening this week
April 15-16 – Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health meeting
April 18 – Deadline to submit comments or requests to speak at an Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting scheduled for May
Review Counter
Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of April 14:
| # of Days | OSHA Proposal |
| 54 | Recording and Reporting Requirements – NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions (final rule) |
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.
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