OSHA Update: Final Rule to Protect Employees from Beryllium Exposure
May 15, 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to prevent chronic beryllium disease and lung cancer in American workers by limiting exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. The rule contains standards for general industry, construction and shipyards. OSHA estimates the rule will save 90 lives from beryllium-related diseases and prevent 46 new cases of chronic beryllium disease each year, once the effects of the rule are fully realized. The rule is…
MOREOSHA Update: Electronic Filing Deadlines
February 28, 2018
Recently, OSHA released an update to the electronic filing deadlines. Deadlines are summarized below. 2018: Deadline for all required forms is July 31, 2018 2019 and on: Deadlines for all required forms is March 2 For more information, please visit the following websites: www.alacompins.com or https://www.osha.gov/injuryreporting Due to the number of accidents and injuries related to fork truck incidents, on October 1, 2017, OSHA renewed the Region IV Emphasis Program for powered industrial…
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