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Washington – A Republican-backed budget plan with deep cuts to OSHA could lead to more workplace injuries and fewer inspections and compliance assistance, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis recently warned Congress.

Washington – During a recent speech on the House floor, Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) bemoaned the expense occupational safety and health regulations pose on small businesses.

The National Safety Council’s Occupational Awards Program is designed to help you promote the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Marquette, MI – President Barack Obama recently announced a new national wireless infrastructure initiative and called for the development of a nationwide public safety network for first responders.

Washington – President Barack Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2012 budget, released Feb. 14, would provide OSHA with a nearly $25 million increase.

George Miller (D-CA) introduced a bill that would force OSHA to issue a combustible dust standard. This is the third time Miller has introduced such a bill and, in all likelihood, it will fail to become law once again.

Washington – The effectiveness of state workers’ compensation laws has not been reviewed in nearly 40 years, but newly introduced legislation seeks to change that.

Beryllium is a highly toxic metal, and exposure to particles, fumes, mists or solutions from materials containing beryllium can lead to sensitization or chronic beryllium disease, a potentially life-threatening respiratory disease.

I frequently find that in order to take advantage of the software that is available on the market, I have to change the way I run my safety program and do it “their way.” Is it worth it?

Washington – A bill that would direct OSHA to promulgate a general industry combustible dust standard was reintroduced in the House Feb. 8.