In response to escalating concerns over heat-related workplace illnesses and fatalities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has introduced a proposed rule titled "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Occupational Settings."...
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Environmental Deregulation: Will You Be Affected?
On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced a series of deregulatory actions aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and promoting economic growth. This initiative, described by Zeldin as the "most...
The First New Arc Flash Guidance from OSHA in Nearly 20 Years
In case you missed it, in November 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated guidance to enhance protections against arc flash hazards for employees working with live electrical equipment or circuits, as well as those in power...
Tier II Reporting Deadline Approaching on March 1, 2025 — What Businesses Need to Know
As the annual Tier II reporting deadline approaches, businesses handling hazardous chemicals must ensure compliance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The deadline for submission is March 1, 2025, and failure to comply can result in...
Timely Reminder — Upcoming Requirements to Post the OSHA 300 Log: Beginning February 1
As the new year progresses, employers must prepare for an important annual compliance requirement: the posting of the OSHA Form 300A, the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. This mandatory posting period, beginning on February 1 and ending on April 30, is...
OSHA and MSHA Penalty Increases Effective January 2025: Impact on Employers
In January 2025, significant changes to penalty structures under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will take effect. These adjustments, mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation...
Formaldehyde Found to be Carcinogenic to Humans Via Inhalation
A final toxicological review by EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program finds that formaldehyde is carcinogenic to humans through the inhalation route of exposure. The report, released in August 2024, concludes that formaldehyde inhalation can cause...
EPA Issues Emergency Stop-Use on Pesticide DCPA
For the first time in almost 40 years the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Emergency Order to Stop the use of Pesticide Dacthal. On August 6th the EPA announced the emergency suspension of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or...
OSHA Issues a Final Rule that Updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to Align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule that updates the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align primarily with the 7th revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the classification and labelling...
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