Recordkeeping

Despite delays, OSHA says to expect several rules soon

Washington – Several final and proposed OSHA rules – including a long-delayed update to the beryllium rule – are expected to be published in the next few months, according to the agency’s spring regulatory agenda, released May 21.

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Injuries treated with kinesiology tape are recordable, according to OSHA letter

An injury requiring kinesiology tape for treatment must be recorded on employers’ injury and illness logs, according to a recent OSHA letter of interpretation.

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Employers must post OSHA 300 summary by Feb. 1

Beginning Feb. 1, employers required to keep and maintain an OSHA 300 injury and illness log must post their 300A summary sheet in the workplace.

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OSHA hosts Twitter chat to clarify new reporting requirements

In OSHA’s first-ever Twitter chat, the agency sought to clarify a variety of aspects regarding its new reporting requirements, which go into effect Jan. 1.

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OSHA to host Twitter chat on reporting requirements

Washington – OSHA is inviting employers to take part in a Twitter chat to discuss the agency’s new reporting and recordkeeping requirements for 2015.

Safety Tips

Latest OSHA agenda hints at update to hazcom standard

Washington – OSHA is considering another update to its Hazard Communication Standard, according to the Department of Labor’s latest semiannual regulatory agenda, released Nov. 21.

More data, more problems?

As OSHA prepares to issue a final rule that would significantly increase the amount of injury data it collects from employers – and release it to the public – stakeholder concerns continue. Among them: How OSHA will ensure the privacy of injured workers, and could the data unintentionally cast some employers in a bad light? (Part two of a two-part article.)

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OSHA video highlights upcoming changes to reporting requirements

Washington – A Nov. 14 video from OSHA details upcoming changes to employers’ incident reporting requirements.

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Reference Information

OSHA releases wallet cards on reporting requirements, hazard identification, whistleblowing

Washington – OSHA has released three new resources to help educate employers and workers on safety tips and forthcoming agency requirements.

Workplace Solutions

Recordkeeping

A final rule from OSHA updating its recordkeeping requirements is intended to spark a conversation between the agency and employers. What are the new requirements, and who is affected? (Part one of a two-part article)

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