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OSHA’s Top 10 violations announced: Fall protection tops list
OSHA’s Top 10 list of most frequently cited standards for fiscal year (FY) 2022 was announced on September 20 by Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, at the 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo. Read?more ?
By Rachel Krubsack, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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New NIOSH pub addresses temp worker safety
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released a new publication (2022-126) that features best practices for host employers to follow to better protect the safety and health of temporary workers. Read more?
By Rachel Krubsack, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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Food inspectors to call OSHA when they spot any worker hazards
OSHA updated its memorandum of understanding with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to better protect the safety and health of workers in 6,600 meat, poultry, and egg processing plants.?Read?more ?
By Tricia Hodkiewicz?, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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OSHA expands severe violator criteria
OSHA has expanded the criteria for placement in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). The new criteria include violations of all hazards and OSHA standards and will continue to focus on repeat offenders in all industries. Previously, an employer could be in the program for failing to meet a limited number of standards.?Read more ?
By Rachel Krubsack, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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