Regulations/Legislation

EPA offers more time for input on controversial revisions to chemical safety rule

Washington — May 11 is the new deadline for comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed amendments to chemical facility safety provisions under its...

MSHA silica rule on hold ‘indefinitely,’ agency says

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has delayed “indefinitely” the deadline for metal and nonmetal mine operators to comply with its final...

Pennsylvania lawmakers pass legislation intended to protect meatpackers

Harrisburg, PA — A bill aimed at strengthening protections for meatpacking and food processing workers has advanced out of the Pennsylvania House. H.B. 1923, sponsored...

OSHA moves to overturn 2036 deadline for fixed ladder requirements

Washington — OSHA is seeking to eliminate its November 2036 deadline for employers to install personal fall arrest or safety systems on certain fixed...
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Senators introduce their version of the Pro Codes Act

Washington — A bipartisan group of senators has introduced its version of the Pro Codes Act, which would provide copyright protection for voluntary standards...

Colorado House committee advances bill on heat and cold stress protections

Denver — A bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat and cold was approved March 18 by the Colorado House’s Health and Human...

House hearing explores ‘hurdles’ related to federal workers’ comp programs

Washington — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle met this month to talk about what’s making it hard for some injured workers in...

House committee approves bill that would tighten CDL standards

Washington — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has advanced legislation aimed at ensuring commercial driver’s license holders maintain English language proficiency and requiring...
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Bipartisan railroad safety bill would keep people involved in track inspections

Washington — Recently introduced bipartisan legislation is aimed at curbing train derailments by requiring railroads to conduct both automated and visual track inspections. The Secure...

Lawmakers in Colorado want to shield workplace safety rules from federal rollbacks

Denver — A pair of Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill that would maintain the state’s current health and safety standards even if the...

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