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The National Safety Council (NSC), in partnership with the NCCCO Foundation, has published “Addressing Heat Stress in the Crane Industry,” a new report that aims to help employers combat heat-related injuries and illnesses, the group announced July 3. The report, published through the NSC’s Work to Zero initiative, offers targeted recommendations to protect crane workers […]
On June 5, 2025, the EPA announced a rule to extend the reporting deadline to May 22, 2026, for all 16 chemicals covered under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which requires manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to report safety data from unpublished health and safety studies to the EPA. According […]
After a flood, workers will be participating in response and recovery operations and will face a number of hazards. Here’s what you need to know about some flood recovery hazards, according to OSHA.
On June 11, 2025, the EPA announced two proposals for deregulatory actions for power plants. The proposals are to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for the power sector under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and amendments to the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) that directly result in the […]
Domestic workers, such as caregivers, gardeners, and house cleaners, who are employed by companies in California are now covered by the state’s workplace safety and health laws, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced July 1. Changes in state law allow Cal/OSHA to enforce regulations for covered employers in the domestic services […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we take a look at the OSHA 300 log and how to use it. If you’ve ever questioned what to record on your OSHA Form 300, short for OSHA Log of Injuries and […]
After a flood, workers will be participating in response and recovery operations and will face a number of hazards. Here’s what you need to know about some flood recovery hazards, according to OSHA.
On episode 259 of EHS On Tap, John Ho, Co-Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s OSHA-Workplace Safety Practice, explains what OSHA’s latest proposed changes could mean for EHS professionals.