Of particular interest to the precision machining industry may be the Occupational Exposure to Beryllium rule , 1218-AB76 that is being finalized.
A proposed revised interpretation to the “persuader rule” lessening the scope of what constitutes “advice exempt from reporting under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA)” is also included.
No signs of what the proposed Beryllium regulation will look like yet.
3 resources for your shops Powered Industrial Trucks Compliance program as a result of OSHA’s latest “special emphasis program.”
This survey’s sole purpose is to facilitate OSHA’s I2P2 program to hold employers accountable for the rekjected ergonomics standard and to other hazards not specifically identified in regulations. Your participation is voluntary.
OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program establishes procedures and enforcement actions, including mandatory follow-up inspections and inspections of other worksites of the same company where similar hazards or deficiencies may be present. It replaces OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Program (EEP).