Economic costs and permissible exposure levels among top concerns More
Workers exposed to amputation hazards and excessive noise, say investigators More
A coalition of 25 trade associations that includes NARI and NAHB urged OSHA to withdraw its proposed silica rule. More
OSHA announces new directive to improve communication with families following a workplace fatality More
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has decided to give companies an extra three months, until Sept. 15, to comply with the agency's new residential construction fall protection directive. More
The Environmental Protection Agency intends to study whether it needs to address potential health risks of two chemicals found in spray polyurethane foam and used in compounds that seal concrete and finish floors. More
Pressure from Congressional leaders and business owners nationwide helped persuade the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to withdraw an injury reporting proposal as well as a noise control interpretation, citing the need for more input. More
OSHA has withdrawn from review by the Office of Management and Budget a proposal to restore a column for work-related musculoskeletal disorders in employer injury and illness logs. More
