Regulations/Legislation

Delayed again: provisions of EPA trichlorethylene ban

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed until further notice the effective date of certain worker-related provisions of the agency’s final rule banning...

New California DMV regs permit large driverless trucks

Sacramento, CA — The California Department of Motor Vehicles has adopted regulations that allow autonomous vehicle manufacturers to test and operate driverless trucks weighing...

Gate safety bill moves forward in Senate

Washington — Bipartisan legislation aimed at improving the safety of gates used in commercial, residential and recreational areas has advanced in the Senate. Approved by...

EPA postpones reporting window for ‘forever chemicals’ rule

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the reporting period for a final rule that requires manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
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A conversation with
OSHA’s Eric Harbin

The Dallas Region administrator talks the agency’s ‘Top 10’ as well as enforcement and compliance assistance.

OSHA nixes standard for marine terminals

Washington — OSHA is revoking its standard on house falls in marine terminals. According to 1917.2, house falls are “spans and supporting members, winches, blocks,...

Lawmakers seek increased protections for roadside workers

Washington — Sens. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) recently introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for roadside workers and first responders. The...

Business coalition pushes back on Cal/OSHA’s proposed walkaround rule

Washington — A coalition of more than 40 organizations is calling on California to put a halt to rulemaking regarding worker walkaround representation. A recently...
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Understanding HAZWOPER

What’s the spill amount that triggers OSHA HAZWOPER requirements?

Virginia law paves the way for a heat illness prevention rule

Richmond, VA — Virginia is set to become one of the next states with a regulation on heat illness prevention. On April 13, Gov. Abigail...

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