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OSHA Finalizes Compliance Date for Crane Operator Certification Requirements: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule setting November 10, 2018, as the date for employers in construction to comply with requirements for crane operator certification.

Module CC (Cranes and Derricks in Construction) will be updated in a future release to reflect the compliance date for crane operator certification.

highlights of this release Module C General – Recordkeeping and Posting: The Introduction to this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module E Personal Protection and Life Saving Equipment: Section 4 of the rulebook for this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part D Cadmium: Section 1 of the rulebook for this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part E 13 Carcinogens: Section 1 of the rulebook for this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part F Vinyl Chloride: Section 1 of the rulebook for this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part G Inorganic Arsenic: Section 1 of the rulebook for this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part I Coke Oven Emissions: Section 1 of the rulebook for this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module AA Confined Spaces in Construction: Section 2 of the rulebook for this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Section 11 of the rulebook for this module has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

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related STP publications U.S. Federal Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Audit Protocol is

a tool to be used to assess whether entities are sufficiently prepared to submit annual GHG emissions reports for each year, by March 31 of the following year, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) beginning in 2010. Its detailed questions cover rules EPA has codified in 40 CFR 98. Available formats: online and via risk management systems.

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did you know? OSHA Electronic Reporting Deadline Extended: OSHA has extended the deadline for certain employers to submit data from their completed 2016 Form 300A using the online Injury Tracking Application (ITA) to December 15, 2017.

OSHA Silica Webpage Updated: Information on silica hazards and related OSHA standards are now in one location on OSHA’s website at https://www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/silicacrystalline/.

OSHA 2018 National Stand-Down Week: The 2018 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is set for May 7 – 11.

OSHA Enforcement Plan for Silica Construction Standard: OSHA has issued interim enforcement guidance for enforcing 29 CFR 1926.1153, which is now fully in force. The enforcement memorandum can be found at https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=31349.

NIOSH Robotics Research Center: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has established the Center for Occupational Robotics Research to provide scientific leadership to guide the development and use of occupational robots that enhance worker safety, health, and well-being. For more information visit https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/robotics/default.html.

NIOSH Mobile Lifting Calculator App: The agency recently launched the NIOSH lifting equation calculator (NLE Calc), a mobile app designed to help workers avoid injuries that are typically caused by job-related manual lifting tasks. The app can be downloaded at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/nlecalc.html.

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OSHA Proposes Revoking Ancillary Provisions from the Construction Standard for Beryllium: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed revoking the ancillary provisions from its construction standard for occupational exposure to beryllium that were adopted in January 2017. OSHA is now considering that the ancillary provisions—which set additional requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE), exposure assessments, exposure control methods, medical surveillance requirements, hazard communication, employee training, and recordkeeping—may be unnecessary for the construction sector as the provisions are already covered in existing OSHA standards for construction ventilation and general industry hazard communication and respiratory protection. Although the ancillary provisions might be revoked, the new lower permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 0.2 μg/m3 and the short-term exposure limit (STEL) of 2.0 μg/m3 will be retained.

Updates to this guide will be made in a future release as amendments to the standard become fi nalized.

OSHA Proposes Delaying Electronic Reporting Deadline for Illness and Injury: OSHA is not accepting electronic submissions of injury and illness logs at this time, and has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to extend the date by which certain employers must electronically submit the information from their completed 2016 Form 300A, from July 1, 2017, to December 1, 2017.

Updates to this guide will be made in a future release as amendments to the rule become fi nalized.

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Module General Recordkeeping and Posting: Section 2 of the rulebook has been updated to show that the deadline for electronic reporting of 2016 illness and injury data is still to be determined. The Regulatory Summary of the module has also been updated.

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Improved OSHA/NIOSH Heat Safety App: OSHA and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have collaborated to create an improved version of OSHA’s heat safety tool. The app can be downloaded at https://www.osha.gov/heat/index.html.


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a tool to be used to assess whether entities are suffi ciently prepared to submit annual GHG emissions reports for each year, by March 31 of the following year, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) beginning in 2010. Its detailed questions cover rules EPA has codifi ed in 40 CFR 98. Available formats: online and via risk management systems.

Onshore and Off shore Upstream Oil and Gas Operations: Federal Auditing Guide is designed to be used to ensure compliance with the complex Federal Department of Interior (DOI) environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulatory requirements facing businesses that explore for, and extract, oil and natural gas (referred to as “upstream oil and gas operations”). This guide provides a protocol for audit and internal assessments of these operations. In addition, it serves as a concise reference on DOI EHS regulatory issues, agency interpretations and guidance, facility compliance responsibilities, and good management practices. Available formats: online and via risk management systems.


New Fall Prevention Information from OSHA: OSHA has posted new videos and infographics related to fall prevention in the construction industry. Release of this material coincided with the May 2017 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction and can be downloaded at https://www.osha.gov/

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new & noteworthy OSHA Amends Recordkeeping Regulations: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule, effective January 18, 2017, clarifying that employers have a continued obligation to make and maintain accurate records for each recordable injury and illness.

The amended language will be added to this guide with the next release.

OSHA Issues New Beryllium Standard: OSHA issued a final rule for exposure to beryllium. This standard becomes effective on March 12, 2017, and employers will have a year to comply with most of the requirements.

The new requirements will be added to this guide with the next release.

highlights of this release Module C General – Recordkeeping and Posting: Section 1 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information. The Key Compliance Definitions have also been updated.

Module D1 Occupational Exposures and Environmental Controls: The Applicability Checklist and the Key Compliance Definitions have been updated.

Module D1 Occupational Exposures and Environmental Controls – Rulebook B Exposures: Section 8 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module D2 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response: Section 1 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module E Personal Protection and Life Saving Equipment: Sections 3 and 10 of the rulebook have been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module F Fire Protection and Prevention: The Key Compliance Definitions have been updated.

Module L Scaffolding: Sections 4 and 34 of the rulebook have been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.


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Module R Steel Erection: Section 10 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module S Underground Construction: Sections 9 and 10 of the rulebook have been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module T Demolition: Sections 7 and 9 of the rulebook have been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module V Power Transmission and Distribution: Sections 6, 7, 11 – 15, and 19 – 21 of the rulebook have been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module X Stairways and Ladders: The Applicability Checklist has been updated.

Module Y Commercial Diving Operations: Section 5 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances: The Regulatory Summary has been updated.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Rulebook A Lead: Sections 11 and 12 of the rulebook have been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Rulebook B Methylenedianiline: Section 1 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Rulebook C Asbestos: Section 1 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Rulebook D Cadmium: Section 1 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Rulebook O Hexavalent Chromium: Section 8 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Rulebook P Respirable Crystalline Silica: Section 7 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information.

Module AA Confined Spaces in Construction: Section 5 of the rulebook has been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information. The Regulatory Summary has also been updated.

Module CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Sections 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 27, 28, and 29 of the rulebook have been updated to ensure correct regulatory citations and delete obsolete information. The Regulatory Summary has also been updated.


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related STP publications U.S. Federal Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Audit Protocol is a

tool to be used to assess whether entities are sufficiently prepared to submit annual GHG emissions reports for each year, by March 31 of the following year, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) beginning in 2010. Its detailed questions cover rules EPA has codified in 40 CFR 98. Available formats: online and via risk management systems.

Onshore and Offshore Upstream Oil and Gas Operations: Federal Auditing Guide is designed to be used to ensure compliance with the complex Federal Department of Interior (DOI) environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulatory requirements facing businesses that explore for, and extract, oil and natural gas (referred to as “upstream oil and gas operations”). This guide provides a protocol for audit and internal assessments of these operations. In addition, it serves as a concise reference on DOI EHS regulatory issues, agency interpretations and guidance, facility compliance responsibilities, and good management practices. Available formats: online and via risk management systems.


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OSHA Issues Sustainability White Paper: OSHA recently launched several resources, including a “white paper” that highlights ways sustainability can include innovative approaches for advancing safety and health; visit the sustainability webpage at https://www.osha.gov/sustainability/index.html.

OSHA Issues Recommended Practices to Promote Workplace Safety and Health Programs in Construction: OSHA has released a new publication, “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction.” This guide, which may be particularly helpful to small- and medium-sized contractors who may not have safety and health specialists on staff, can be found at https://www.osha.gov/shpguidelines/docs/8524_OSHA_Construction_Guidelines_R4.pdf.


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new & noteworthy OSHA Delays Enforcement of Employee Rights Provisions: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a Memorandum to Regional Administrators delaying the enforcement of the new employee rights provisions under 29 CFR 1904.35, which specifically prohibit retaliating against an employee for reporting a work-related injury or illness, until November 1, 2016, even though the new provisions became effective on August 10, 2016.

Module C (General – Recordkeeping and Posting) of this guide has been updated to reflect OSHA’s new employee rights provisions.

highlights of this release Module C General – Recordkeeping and Posting: Section 2 of the rulebook has been updated to reflect OSHA’s new employee rights anti-retaliation provisions as well as amendments to requirements for electronic submission of injury and illness data.

Module C General – Recordkeeping and Posting: Section 4 of the rulebook has been updated with reference to an OSHA letter of interpretation clarifying that work-related cases involving chipped or broken teeth are recordable under the significant injury category only if diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional.

Module D1 Occupational Exposures and Environmental Controls: Appendix 1, “Threshold Limit Values of Airborne Contaminants for Construction,” has been updated with corrections for crystalline silica exposure limits.

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DOL Interim Rule Raises OSHA Penalties: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an interim rule raising the vast majority of the penalties assessed by the department’s various agencies, including OSHA. Effective August 1, 2016, OSHA’s maximum penalties have been raised by 78 percent. For more information visit https://www.dol.gov/sites/default/files/2016-inflation-factsheet.pdf.


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DOL Launches “Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge”: DOL agencies OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) have partnered with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to sponsor the Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge with the dual goals of inspiring creative ideas for reducing work-related hearing loss and raising business awareness of the market for workplace safety innovation. Ideas must be submitted by September 30, 2016. Additional details and the link for submitting innovative solutions can be found at https://www.dol.gov/featured/hearing/.

CSHS Issues Guide for Including Health and Safety in Sustainability Reports: The Center for Safety and Health Sustainability (CSHS) has released a Best Practice Guide for Occupational Health and Safety in Sustainability Reports, which outlines a framework that safety and health professionals can use to encourage the incorporation of occupational health and safety metrics into sustainability reporting practices. The full guide can be accessed at http://www.centershs.org/assets/docs/CSHS_Best_Practice_Guide_Final.pdf.

NIOSH Creates New Engineering Controls Database: NIOSH has created a new database that summarizes previously published NIOSH research findings related to engineering control technology. The database can be accessed and searched at https://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-ecd/.






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new & noteworthy OSHA Issues New Final Rule for Respirable Crystalline Silica: Effective June 23, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new final rule for controlling exposures to respirable crystalline silica, specific to the construction industry. Employers have until June 23, 2017, to comply with the majority of the requirements.

Rulebook P (Respirable Crystalline Silica) has been added to Module Z (Toxic and Hazardous Substances) of this guide to address the new standard.

OSHA Issues New Final Rule for Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Data: OSHA has issued a new final rule amending 29 CFR 1904. The new requirements specifically prohibit retaliating against an employee for reporting a work-related injury or illness, and require that certain employers submit electronic injury and illness data to OSHA annually. The anti-retaliation provisions become effective August 10, 2016. The electronic submission requirements will be phased in beginning in 2017.

Module G (General Recordkeeping and Posting) of this guide will be updated in a future release to reflect these new requirements.

highlights of this release Module E Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment: Section 5 has been updated to reflect OSHA’s adoption of the 2010 edition of ANSI Z287.1 (standard on Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection Devices) and changes in the regulatory language to be more consistent with the general industry standard for eye and face protection.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances: The Applicability Table, Regulatory Summary, Key Compliance Definitions, Pre-Audit Preparation, and Acronyms for this module have been updated to reflect the addition of Rulebook P (Respirable Crystalline Silica). Also, Appendix 1 (Table 1: Specified Exposure Control Methods when Working with Materials Containing Crystalline Silica), has been added to the Introduction.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part O Hexavalent Chromium: The Rulebook Summary has been updated to remove obsolete information relating to effective dates.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part P Respirable Crystalline Silica: Rulebook Part P has been added to Module Z to address the new OSHA final rule for controlling exposures to respirable crystalline silica specific to the construction industry.


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OSHA and NIOSH Issue Interim Zika Guidance: OSHA has a new Zika webpage, with interim guidance for workers who may be at risk for Zika virus infection through on-the-job exposure to mosquitoes or the blood or other body fluids of infected individuals; visit www.osha.gov/zika/index.html.

New Infographics on Preventing Falls in Construction Industry Available: OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Center for Construction Research and Training have developed a new series of infographics that illustrates the importance of preventing falls in construction. These infographic materials can be downloaded in English and Spanish at http://stopconstructionfalls.com/2016-infographics/.

OSHA Kicks Off Summer Heat Safety Campaign: OSHA’s annual heat safety campaign began on June 1st. Current information can be found on the heat campaign webpage at www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/index.html, and by following #WaterRestShade on twitter or other online medium.

OSHA Issues New Alert for Scissor Lifts: OSHA has issued a new hazard alert on the safe use of scissor lifts. This document, which clarifies that scissor lifts are regulated primarily under OSHA’s standards for scaffolding, can be found at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3842.pdf.

OSHA Adds Online Option for Reporting Fatalities and Serious Injuries: OSHA has a new online option for reporting fatalities and serious injuries. It can only be used for reporting in states that are covered by federal OSHA; however, it provides information on where and how to report in state-plan states. This new reporting site can be found at www.osha.gov/report.html.

OSHA Updates Whistleblower Investigation Manual: OSHA has updated its Whistleblower Investigation Manual; visit www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02-03-007.pdf.

NIOSH Updates Ladder Safety App: NIOSH has updated its ladder safety app to include information about step ladders. The app can be downloaded from NIOSH’s website at www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/mobileapp.html.

DOL and DOJ Team up to Prevent Crime: The Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a new joint initiative to prevent and deter crimes that put the lives and health of workers at risk by prosecuting such crimes more frequently and effectively. More information can be found on the DOJ’s website at www.justice.gov/enrd/worker-endangerment.





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https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02-03-007.pdf

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new & noteworthy OSHA Issues Policy Changes for Process Safety Management: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued three policy changes to the enforcement of the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulation, as memoranda to regional administrators and state plan states under Executive Order (EO) 13650, “Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security.” These policy changes affect the following:

•thedefinitionofaretailfacilityforthepurposeofretailexemption;

•thecalculationoftheamountofcoveredchemicalinaprocesswhenthatchemicalispartofamixture;and

•enforcementrelatedtoRecognizedandGenerallyAcceptedGoodEngineeringPractices(RAGAGEP).

Module D3 (Process Safety Management) of this guide has been updated to reflect these new policies.

highlights of this release Module D3 Process Safety Management: The Applicability Table for this module and Section 1 of the rulebook have been updated to reflect OSHA changes to the enforcement of the PSM regulation.

Module V Power Transmission and Distribution: TheRegulatorySummaryandKeyComplianceDefinitionsforthismodulehavebeenupdatedtoreflectOSHA’srecentclarificationregardingtheapplicabilityof29CFR1910.269tocertainoperations,includingtreetrimmingworkthatisperformednear(butthatisnotonordirectly associated with) electric power generation, transmission, and distribution installations.

Module CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction: The summary information at the beginning of Section19oftherulebookhasbeenmodifiedtoreflectthefactthatOSHAhaspostponedtheeffective dateforoperatortrainingrequirementsuntilNovember10,2017.Section27oftherulebookhasbeenupdated with minor edits.


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BLS 2014 Workplace Injury and Illness Report Reveals Safer Working Environments: The Bureau of LaborStatistics(BLS)reportforemployer-relatedworkplaceinjuriesandillnessesin2014showsadeclineintotal recordable cases of serious or fatal injuries, and the rate for lost-time cases remains about the same as in previous reports. The full report can be found at www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh.pdf.

OSHA Updates HazCom Webpage: OSHAhasupdateditsHazardCommunication(HazCom)webpagetoinclude drop-down tabs for all topics related to the revised standard. Access this webpage at www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html.

OSHA Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Update Safety & Health Management: OSHA is seeking publiccommentonitsproposedupdatetoitsSafetyandHealthProgramManagementGuidelines,whichare designed to help employers establish safety and health plans at their workplaces. The draft document can be found at http://www.osha.gov/shpmguidelines/SHPM_guidelines.pdf.

NIOSH Supports an Aging Workforce: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has formed the National Center for Productive Aging and Work (NCPAW), a virtual center that seeks to understandtheissuesandimplicationsofanagingworkforceandhoworganizationsandemployerscan best support “older workers.” The NCPAW website can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/productiveaging/?s_cid=3ni7d2enewsncpaw11012015.

related STP publications U.S. Federal Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Audit Protocol is a tooltobeusedtoassesswhetherentitiesaresufficientlypreparedtosubmitannualGHGemissions reports for each year, by March 31 of the following year, as mandated by the EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)beginningin2010.ItsdetailedquestionscoverrulesEPAhascodifiedin40CFR98.Availableformats:onlineandviariskmanagementsystems.




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new & noteworthy OSHA Issues New Standard for Confined Spaces in Construction: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new standard for Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR 1926.1203 – 1211). This rule is similar to the General Industry standard that has been in place for many years, but contains some additional construction-specific requirements. Key differences include requirements for sharing information when multiple employers are involved in confined space entry, and continuous monitoring of the space since conditions on construction sites typically change constantly.

The standard became effective August 3, 2015. However, full enforcement of training and equipment requirements is being delayed until October 2, 2105, as long as employers are making a good faith effort to comply. Employers can show good faith by such things as scheduling required training, being in compliance with the training requirements that already existed under 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i), and ordering required equipment.

A new Module AA (Confined Spaces in Construction) has been created for this guide and is included with this release.

highlights of this release Module D1 Occupational Exposures and Environmental Controls: The Introduction and Pre-audit Preparation sections of this module have been updated to remove references to the transition period for the Hazard Communication Standard.

Module D1 Occupational Exposures and Environmental Controls – Part C Hazard Communication: Sections 1 – 7 of the rulebook have been updated to remove references to the transition period for the Hazard Communication Standard. Sections 4 and 5 also discuss a recent enforcement guidance memo that OSHA has issued indicating how they will enforce situations where an owner or operator has made good faith efforts to meet new requirements for safety data sheets (SDSs) and labels, but has been unable to obtain necessary information from an upstream manufacturer or distributor.

Module S Underground Construction: Section 18 of the rulebook has been updated to remove outdated references to 29 CFR 1916 Subpart DD, Cranes and Derricks in Construction (Module DD of this guide).

Module T Demolition: Sections 7 and 9 of the rulebook have been updated to remove outdated references to 29 CFR 1916 Subpart DD, Cranes and Derricks in Construction (Module DD of this guide).

Module AA Confined Spaces in Construction: This new module, covering requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1203 – 1211, has been added to this guide as of this release.

Module DD Cranes and Derricks in Underground Construction: This module, covering requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1500 – 1501, has been removed from this guide as of this release.


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did you know? OSHA Posts New Fatal Facts on “Asphyxiation in Sewer Line Manhole”: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has posted a new “Fatal Fact” describing an incident where a construction worker was asphyxiated after entering a manhole and explaining what could have been done to help prevent the accident. This “Fatal Fact” can be found at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3819.pdf.

OSHA Releases Updated “Training Requirements in OSHA Standards”: This publication, which compiles all OSHA training requirements into one guide, can be accessed at www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2254.pdf.

OSHA Publishes Final Rule for Handling Whistleblower Retaliation Complaints: This final rule establishes procedures and time frames for the handling of retaliation complaints under Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Complete text of the rule can be found at www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/03/05/2015-05001/procedures-for-the-handling-of-retaliation-complaints-under-section-806-of-the-sarbanes-oxley-act-of.

OSHA Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Injury and Illness Recordkeeping: OSHA published a notice in the July 29, 2015 Federal Register clarifying an employer’s continuing obligation to make and maintain accurate records of each recordable injury and illness throughout the five-year period during which the employer is required to keep the records.

OSHA Posts “Best Practices” Guidance on Restroom Access for Transgender Workers: OSHA has released a new guide to help employers determine what policies to implement regarding restroom access for transgender workers. This “Best Practices” guide can be found at www.dol.gov/asp/policy-development/TransgenderBathroomAccessBestPractices.pdf.

related STP publications U.S. Federal Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Audit Protocol is a tool to

be used to assess whether entities are sufficiently prepared to submit annual GHG emissions reports for each year, by March 31 of the following year, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) beginning in 2010. Its detailed questions cover rules EPA has codified in 40 CFR 98. Available formats: online and via risk management systems.




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Module C General Recordkeeping and Posting: The applicability checklist, pre-audit preparation, and all sections of the rulebook have been updated with the revised Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for this standard.

Module L Scaffolding: The applicability checklist for this module has been reviewed and updated to help clarify the specific regulatory topic addressed in each rulebook section.

Module S Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air: The applicability checklist for this module has been reviewed and updated to help clarify the specific regulatory topic addressed in each rulebook section.

Module U Blasting and Use of Explosives: The applicability checklist for this module has been reviewed and updated to help clarify the specific regulatory topic addressed in each rulebook section.

Module Z Toxic & Hazardous Substances: The applicability checklist for this module has been reviewed and updated to help clarify the specific regulatory topic addressed in each rulebook section.

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OSHA Aims to Revise Crane Operator Qualifications: OSHA will hold a special meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health on March 31 and April 1, 2015, to consider a draft proposal to revise the crane operator qualification requirements in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard.

OSHA’s Safety Stand-Down in May 2015: OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is scheduled for May 4–15, 2015. Details on how to conduct a stand-down, receive a certificate of participation, and access free resource materials are available at www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/.

OSHA Fact Sheets for Scaffold Worker Protection: OSHA has two new fact sheets available to help employers protect construction workers who use tube-and-coupler scaffolding: “Tube and Coupler Scaffolds—Planning and Design” can be found at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA_FS-3760.pdf; and “Tube and Coupler Scaffolds—Erection and Use” can be found at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA_FS-3759.pdf.


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a tool to be used to assess whether entities are sufficiently prepared to submit annual GHG emissions reports for each year, by March 31 of the following year, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) beginning in 2010. Its detailed questions cover rules EPA has codified in 40 CFR 98. Available formats: CD, online, and via risk management systems.

Onshore and Offshore Upstream Oil and Gas Operations: Federal Auditing Guide is designed to be used to ensure compliance with the complex Federal Department of Interior (DOI) environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulatory requirements facing businesses that explore for, and extract, oil and natural gas (referred to as “upstream oil and gas operations”). This guide provides a protocol for audit and internal assessments of these operations. In addition, it serves as a concise reference on DOI EHS regulatory issues, agency interpretations and guidance, facility compliance responsibilities, and good management practices. Available formats: CD, online, and via risk management systems.




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new & noteworthy The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its construction safety standard for electrical power line work (Module V Power Transmission and Distribution of this guide) to be more consistent with the general industry standard, including revisions to distance requirements and development of new requirements for protecting workers from electric arcs. OSHA has also modified the standards for hand and power tools, stairways and ladders, and cranes and derricks to include changes from the updated electrical power line standard.

Details of how this guide has been modified to reflect these changes are provided in the “Highlights of This Release” section below.

OSHA has issued modifications to its recordkeeping standard (29 CFR 1904), effective January 1, 2015. Under the revised rule, employers will be required to notify OSHA of work-related fatalities within 8 hours and single work-related in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. The agency has also updated the list of industries that are exempt from this requirement. The revised list is based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code rather than Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.

Module C General – Recordkeeping and Posting of this guide will be updated in Release 166 to reflect the new requirements. In the meantime, information about the revised standard can be found at www.osha.gov/recordkeeping2014/.

OSHA has issued a final rule in the standard for cranes and derricks in construction, extending the deadline for crane operator certification requirements by three years, to November 10, 2017.

Module CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction of this guide will be updated in Release 166 to reflect the new compliance date.

highlights of this release Module I Hand & Power Tools: Section 2 of the rulebook has been updated with information contained in the revised OSHA construction safety standard for electrical power line work.

Module X Stairways and Ladders: Section 3 of the rulebook has been updated with revised cross-reference to Module V Power Transmission and Distribution.

Module V Power Transmission and Distribution: The entire module has been updated with the revised OSHA construction safety standard for electrical power line work.

Module CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction – Section 9 of the rulebook has been updated with revised cross-reference to Module V Power Transmission and Distribution.


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did you know? OSHA has issued the following new videos aimed at protecting employees while working with ladders and cranes around electrical power lines:

“Electrocution/Work Safely with Ladders Near Power Lines” can be found in English and Spanish at www.osha.gov/dts/vtools/construction/ladder_powerline_fnl_eng_web.html.

“Electrocution/Work Safely with Cranes Near Power Lines” can be found in English and Spanish at www.osha.gov/dts/vtools/construction/crane_powerline_fnl_eng_web.html.

OSHA and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have released a publication regarding recommended practices that staffing agencies and host employers can use to protect temporary workers from hazards on the job. Find the full release online at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3735.pdf.

NIOSH has launched a “Buy Quiet” initiative to encourage companies to purchase or rent quieter machinery and tools for the purpose of reducing worker exposure to noise. Details can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/buyquiet/.

NIOSH has issued a new publication (in association with the Canadian Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD)) that can be used to help make observational assessments of working postures (postural stress of the trunk and upper limbs). Find the full document online at www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2014-131/pdfs/2014-131.pdf.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has published the preliminary results of its 2013 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The release can be found at www.bls.gov/news.release/cfoi.nr0.htm.






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new & noteworthy Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its construction safety standard for electrical power line work (29 CFR 1926, Subpart V) to be more consistent with the general industry standard, including revisions to distance requirements and development of new requirements for protecting workers from electric arcs. A new standard for electrical protective equipment has also been created.

The new standards are effective as of July 10, 2014, although some provisions have compliance deadlines in 2015. OSHA is also delaying enforcement of certain requirements until October 31, 2014. They have issued an enforcement memorandum stating that beginning July 10, 2014, and continuing through October 31, 2014, the following policies apply:

• No citations will be issued under 29 CFR 1926, Subpart V to employers who are in compliance with the version of 29 CFR 1910.269 that was in effect on April 11, 2014.

• No citations will be issued under the new 29 CFR 1926.97(b), which contains requirements for protective properties of non-rubber insulating PPE and all PPE used as primary insulation from energized circuit parts.

Details of how the guide has been modified to reflect these changes are provided in the “Highlights of This Release” section below.

highlights of this release Module E Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment: Section 10 has been added to the rulebook to cover the new standard for electrical protective equipment.

Module M Fall Protection: The regulatory summary in the introduction to the module has been updated with a reference to the standard for electrical power transmission.

Module CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction: The rulebook summary has been updated with a reference to the standard for electrical power transmission.

did you know? OSHA has released a new bulletin under the Temporary Workers Initiative (TWI) that explains the requirements for recording injuries and illnesses of temporary workers who are employed under the joint (or dual) employment of a staffing agency and a host employer. It also addresses how to identify which employer is responsible for recording these work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 log. The bulletin, “Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements,” can be found at www.osha.gov/temp_workers/OSHA_TWI_Bulletin.pdf.


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OSHA has published the following two new resources to help employers create an effective hazard communication program:

• “Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers that Use Hazardous Chemicals” is a guide designed for small businesses and includes appendices with a sample program and a quick guide for training; it can be found at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3695.pdf.

• “Steps to an Effective Hazard Communication Program” is a fact sheet created to help all employers that have hazardous chemicals in their workplaces implement a hazard communication program that includes labels on containers of hazardous chemicals, safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous chemicals, and training for workers; it can be found at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3696.pdf.

OSHA has issued a proposed rule for the crane operator certification requirement that would extend the compliance date by three years to November 10, 2017.

OSHA has launched its 4th annual “Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers.” Free educational materials are available at: www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/index.html.

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Healthy (NIOSH) has issued a notice warning respirator users about the dangers associated with using after-market component parts. The notice can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/usernotices/notices/notice02272014.html.

A University of California ergonomics team has designed an innovative concrete drill jig that is proving effective at reducing worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica and minimizing fatigue and risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Additional details can be at https://www.osha.gov/silica/concrete_drill_jig.html.






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new & noteworthy Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations have been updated with changes to the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), including revisions to the terminology of certain definitions and the application of new labeling formats. To align with the requirements of the HazCom Standard, the new requirements for labeling do not become effective until June 1, 2015, and those for signage do not become effective until June 1, 2016; employers may use either the original versions or the new ones in the interim. This guide will show both versions during the transition period.

Details of how the guide has been modified to reflect these changes are provided under “Highlights of This Release” below.

highlights of this release Module D1 Occupational Exposures and Environmental Controls – Part A Facilities: Section 2 of the rulebook has been edited for minor technical corrections.

Module G Signs, Signals, and Barricades: Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect updates to OSHA requirements for accident prevention signs and tags and to reference the most current version of the ANSI standard.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part G Inorganic Arsenic: Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.

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OSHA has launched a new web resource, “Transitioning to Safer Chemicals: A Toolkit for Employers and Workers,” to help you identify safer chemicals that can be used in place of more hazardous ones. Visit www.osha.gov/dsg/safer_chemicals/index.html for more information.


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OSHA has issued a new set of tables of occupational exposure limits to chemicals which list exposure limits from multiple sources. Called the “Annotated Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs),” these tables list regulatory exposure limits from both Federal OSHA and Cal/OSHA, along with recommended limits from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the American Conference of Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). These tables can be found online at www.osha.gov/dsg/annotated-pels/tablez-1.html.


related STP publications U.S. Federal Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Audit

Protocol is a tool to be used to assess whether entities are sufficiently prepared to submit annual GHG emissions reports for each year, by March 31 of the following year, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) beginning in 2010. Its detailed questions cover rules EPA has codified in 40 CFR 98. Available formats: CD, online, and via risk management systems.




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new & noteworthy Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations have been updated with changes to the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), including revisions to the terminology of certain definitions and the application of new labeling formats. These requirements do not become fully effective until June 1, 2016, until which time employers may use either the original or the new version of the requirements. This guide will show both versions during the transition period.


highlights of this release Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part E 13 Carcinogens: Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part F Vinyl Chloride: Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part H Benzene: Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part I Coke Oven Emissions: Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part J 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP): Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.


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did you know? OSHA has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update its standard for exposure to crystalline silica by lowering the permissible exposure limit (PEL) to 50 micrograms (µg) of respirable crystalline silica per cubic meter (m3) of air. The notice can be found online at www.federalregister.gov/a/2013-20997.

In July of 2013, Thomas E. Perez was sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Labor. In his keynote address he pledged to raise the minimum wage, protect worker rights, and “look after” middle-class and immigrant workers. Perez told union leaders, “Nobody who works 40 hours a week should have to live in poverty. As we work together, we will build a better America. As we work together we will bring the middle class to thrive again. As we work together, we will make sure that everybody has the ladder of opportunity to climb.”







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Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations have been updated with changes to the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), including revisions to the terminology of certain definitions and the application of new labeling formats. These requirements do not become fully effective until June 1, 2016, until which time employers may use either the original or the new version of the requirements. This guide will show both versions during the transition period.



Module F Fire Protection and Prevention: The Key Compliance Definitions and Section 3 of the rulebook have been updated to reflect the new definition of “flammable liquids” to align with GHS.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part C Asbestos: Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part D Cadmium: Section 1 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part O Hexavalent Chromium: Section 8 of the rulebook has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.


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Heat-related deaths and illnesses: OSHA is teaming up with the National Weather Service (NWS) again this year to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths and illnesses. The agency is working with local businesses and partners to sponsor safety stand-downs focused on working safely in hot environments. Their Heat Safety Tool smartphone app can be downloaded from www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html.

Exposure to isocyanates: OSHA has launched a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) to focus on employee exposure to isocyanates. Such exposures are known or likely to occur in the building and construction industries when working with sealants, glues, insulation material, and fillers. Full details about this NEP can be found at www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_03-00-017.pdf.

Temporary workers: OSHA has issued a memo that directs field inspectors to assess whether employers who use temporary workers are complying with their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Inspectors will specifically note when temporary workers are exposed to safety and health violations. Inspectors will also assess whether these workers received required training in a language and vocabulary they could understand. The memo is available at www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=28613.

Appointment: Beth Slavet has been named the new director of OSHA’s Office of Whistleblower Protection Programs.

Fall prevention:

• OSHA has issued its first e-publication for download and use on mobile devices. The bilingual English-Spanish booklet, entitled Falling Off Ladders Can Kill: Use Them Safely, can be downloaded from www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.searchResults?pSearch=Falling%20off%20Ladders%20Can%20Kill.

• In addition, the agency is partnering with industry and community partners across the country to sponsor safety stand-downs in order to raise awareness about the hazards of falls, the leading cause of jobsite deaths in the construction industry.

• OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Center to Protect Workers’ Rights (CPWR) have recently announced the relaunch of their Construction Fall Prevention Campaign, a national initiative to prevent falls at construction sites. Details can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/upd-04-30-13.html.


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new & noteworthy

Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations have been updated with changes to the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), including revisions to the terminology of certain definitions and the application of new labeling formats. These requirements do not become fully effective until June 1, 2016, until which time employers may use either the original version of the requirements or the new ones. This guide will show both versions during the transition period.

Details of how the guide has been modified for this release are discussed in the “Highlights of This Release” section below. Changes to additional parts of the guide impacted by the HazCom update will be included in future releases.


Module D3 Process Safety Management: The Applicability Table has been updated to reflect the new definition of “flammable liquids” to align with GHS.

Module D3 Process Safety Management: Section 1 has been updated to include the new term “Safety Data Sheet” (SDS) to align with GHS.

Module V Power Transmission: Section 3 has been updated to reflect a reorganization and broadening of the exceptions for digger derricks. Some of the details have been moved to Module CC (Cranes and Derricks).

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part A Lead: Sections 5, 10 and 11 have been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.

Module Z Toxic and Hazardous Substances – Part B Methylenedianiline (MDA): Section 1 has been modified to reflect new labeling and signage wording to align with GHS.


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Module CC Cranes and Derricks in Construction: The Rulebook Summary has been updated with the details of exceptions for digger derricks that were moved from Module V (Power Transmission) Section 3.

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OSHA has published seven new fact sheets to help employers control exposure to silica dust at construction sites. These fact sheets are organized by the type of equipment being used (grinders, saws, jackhammers, etc.) and can be found online at www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.searchResults?pSearch=%22Controlling%20exposures%20in%20Construction%20While.

OSHA has published nine new fact sheets in Spanish to help employers control the risk of falls from height at construction sites. These fact sheets (in both English and Spanish) can be found online at www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.searchResults?pSearch=fall%20protection:%20reducing%20falls.

The Office of Management and Budget has published the Fall 2012 unified agenda, listing regulatory actions now in development and under consideration by each federal agency, providing information about each rule and its stage of development. OSHA’s updated agenda is listed on the DOL page, which can be found online at: www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain?operation=OPERATION_GET_AGENCY_RULE_LIST&currentPub=true&agencyCode=&showStage=active&agencyCd=1200&Image58.x=41&Image58.y=15.

Beth Slavet has been named the new director of OSHA’s Office of Whistleblower Protection Programs.

OSHA has redesigned and updated the Spanish-language version of its website to include the most up-to-date safety and health information and to inform workers and employers of their rights and responsibilities under the law. The Spanish-language website can be found online at www.osha.gov/as/opa/spanish/index.html.

OSHA has a new webpage where all of its most recent compliance assistance information can be accessed. The New Compliance Assistance Products page can be found online at www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/new_ca_products.html.

Two new compliance assistance resources are available to assist employers in meeting the requirements of OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard. A new Fact Sheet that discusses the training requirements that must be met by December 1, 2013 can be found online at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3642.pdf.

A new brief discussing the requirements for labels and pictograms can be found online at www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3636.pdf.


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OSHA and NIOSH have partnered to create posters and an information sheet about working safely with cleaning chemicals. The posters can be downloaded at www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-125/pdfs/2012-125.pdf. The companion information sheet can be found online at www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-126/pdfs/2012-126.pdf.

A new NIOSH-funded study on fatalities in the construction industry suggests roofers in residential construction are among those most likely to die in falls from roofs. The full study may be purchased.

NIOSH has a new Spanish Twitter account: @NIOSHespanol.






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NEW REPORT: 2012 California Environmental Year in ReviewIn this new report reviewing significant 2012 environmental legislation in California, Gary A. Lucks comprehensively examines developments on climate change, energy, water quality, and solid waste. He also analyzes the political forces shaping California’s environmental legislation to offer an indication of what the future may hold.

To read a summary and download the report, see the blog item “Environmental Compliance: Roundup of California 2012 Environmental Legislation” posted on March 21, 2013 at http://blog.stpub.com.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)—issued in March, 2012 to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)—are being phased in over a period of over three years. The first compliance date is December 1, 2013, at which time employees must be trained to recognize the new label and safety data sheet formats.

During the transition period, employers may comply with either the 1994 or 2012 version of the Standard, or both. Details of how this guide has been modified to reflect these changes are discussed in “Highlights of This Release,” below.

Other OSHA regulations have also been updated to reflect changes in the Hazard Communication Standard and will likewise be phased in over a three-year period; relevant sections of this guide will be updated in an upcoming release.


Occupational Exposures and Environmental Controls (Module D1), Hazard Communication (Part C Rulebook): Sections 1 through 7 have been updated to include the requirements of the revised Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Because employers are allowed to comply with the 1994 and/or 2012 version of the Standard for three years, this guide will continue to show both versions during the transition period. Depending on how much variation there is between the two versions in any given section of the rulebook, one of several methods has been used to show the differences, as follows:

• ThemostcommondifferenceisachangefromtheHCS1994term“materialsafetydatasheet(MSDS)” to the HCS 2012 term “safety data sheet (SDS).” During the transition period, the rulebook will show this as “(material) safety data sheet ((M)SDS).”

• InSections1,3,6,and7oftherulebook,thedifferencesareverysmallandareallshowninasingle set of requirements.


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• InSections2,4,and5oftherulebook,thedifferencesaremoresignificant.Inthesesections,the requirements of HCS 1994 are shown in the first set of guide note bullets under a paragraph with the prefix “HCS 1994” in parentheses, followed by a second set of guide note bullets with the prefix “HCS 2012” in parentheses. Where the requirements are essentially the same for both HCS 1994 and HCS 2012, neither version will be specified and there will be only one set of guide note bullets for the paragraph.

• Thereisasummaryparagraphatthebeginningofeachsectionoftherulebookdescribinghowthe differences between the two versions are being shown in that section.

• InKeyComplianceDefinitions,bothsetsofdefinitionsareincluded,withtheapplicableversion(HCS 1994 or HCS 2012) indicated at the beginning of those definitions that do not apply to both versions of the rule.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a direct final rule that broadens the exemption for digger derricks in the standard for cranes and derricks (29 CFR 1926SubpartCC).Unlessthereissignificantadversepubliccomment,thechangeswillbecomeeffectiveonFebruary7,2013.PowerTransmission(ModuleV)andCranesandDerricksinConstruction (Module CC) will be updated in the next release to reflect the expanded exemption.

OSHA has published a new instruction manual for field staff, entitled Inspection and Citation Guidance for Roadway and Highway Construction Work Zones. This document provides instructions designed to keep OSHA field staff safe while they are inspecting dangerous work zones, as well as the correct OSHA standards to cite when they observe specific safety issues. The compliance directive can be found online at www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02-01-054.pdf.

OSHA has revised its webpage on the explosion hazards of combustible dust to make it more user-friendly. The webpage can be found at www.osha.gov/dsg/combustibledust/index.html.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the preliminary results of its National Census of Fatal OccupationalInjuries,showingaroughlyflatfatalityratefrom2010to2011.

TheNationalInstituteforOccupationalSafetyandHealth(NIOSH)hasissuedanewresourceguide to help small business owners find safety and health guidance and training materials; it can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/smbus/guide/.


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Protocol is a tool to be used to assess whether entities are sufficiently prepared to submit annual GHG emissions reports for each year, by March 31 of the following year, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)beginningin2010.ItsdetailedquestionscoverrulesEPAhascodified in 40 CFR 98. Available formats: CD, online, and via risk management systems.

Onshore and Offshore Upstream Oil and Gas Operations: Federal Auditing Guide is designed to be used to ensure compliance with the complexFederalDepartmentofInterior(DOI)environmental,health,andsafety (EHS) regulatory requirements facing businesses that explore for, and extract, oil and natural gas (referred to as “upstream oil and gas operations”). This guide provides a protocol for audit and internal assessments of theseoperations.Inaddition,itservesasaconcisereferenceonDOIEHSregulatory issues, agency interpretations and guidance, facility compliance responsibilities, and good management practices. Available formats: CD, online, and via risk management systems.




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Release #158

July 2012

new And nOtewOrtHy

• The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued a direct final rule that modifies the requirements for head protection contained in 29 CFR 1926.100(b). This change removes the 1969 edition of ANSI Z89.1 “Safety Requirements for Industrial Head Protection,” and allows compliance with the 1997, 2003, or 2009 editions of the ANSI Standard. This rule will become effective on September 20, 2012.

HigHligHtS OF tHiS releASe

• Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment (Module E) Rulebook section 3 has been updated to reflect the OSHA change indicated in “New and Noteworthy” above.

• All sections of this Guide are being reviewed to ensure that the supplemental information which is included to assist customers in applying regulations is current, relevant, and clearly worded. Towards this end, the notes in the rulebooks that refer the user to OSHA Letters of Interpretation and Compliance Directives are being edited. Modules are also being edited to improve the clarity of the information they contain, the wording of the cross-references for users of paper editions of the publication, and the linking function for users of electronic versions.

This release contains updates to the following: – Excavations (Module P) Rulebook – Toxics and Hazardous Substances (Module Z) Lead (Part A Rulebook)

sections 1 – 7 and Asbestos (Part C Rulebook) – Cranes and Derricks in Construction (Module CC) Rulebook

did yOu KnOw?• OSHA has been making a major push on its Fall Prevention in Construction Campaign,

which targets the number one cause of fatalities in the construction industry. New items include a “Safety Pays. Falls Cost.” sticker that can be placed on equipment, and wallet cards for workers to carry. Fall Prevention resources can be found online at: www.osha.gov/stopfalls/.

• OSHA has issued a memo to regional administrators and whistleblower program managers, addressing situations in which improperly used incentive programs may run afoul of whistleblower protections and/or lead to recordkeeping violations. The memo can be found online at: www.osha.gov/as/opa/whistleblowermemo.html.

• OSHA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary, Jordan Barab, testified on June 28th before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections about OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), referring to them as an “integral part” of OSHA’s toolbox. The full testimony can be found online at: www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=TESTIMONIES&p_id=1542.

• OSHA is promoting a study from Science Magazine entitled, “Randomized Government Safety Inspections Reduce Worker Injuries with No Detectable Job Loss.” The full article can only be read with a subscription to the magazine, but some details can be found on OSHA’s website at: http://social.dol.gov/blog/osha-saves-lives-and-jobs/.

• The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued a new guidance document on “General Safe Practices for Working with Engineered Nanomaterials in Research Laboratories.” This document can be found online at www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-147/pdfs/2012-147.pdf.

• The “National Prevention Council Action Plan” highlights NIOSH’s Total Worker Health™ as an innovative effort in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for integrating prevention and safety in U.S. workplaces. The action plan can be found online at www.healthcare.gov/prevention/nphpphc/2012-npc-action-plan.pdf.

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Release #157

March 2012


• All sections of this Guide are being reviewed to ensure that the supplemental information, which is included to assist customers in applying regulations, is current, relevant, and clearly worded. Towards this end, the notes in the checklists that refer the user to Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Letters of Interpretation and Compliance Directives are being edited. Modules are also being edited to improve the clarity of the information they contain, the wording of the cross-references for users of paper editions of the guide, and the linking function for users of electronic versions.

This release contains updates to the following Rulebook: – Electrical (Module K)

did YOu KnOw?• OSHA has issued its revised Hazard Communication Standard, which has been

updated to incorporate the Global Harmonization System (GHS). Occupational Exposures & Controls (Module D1) Hazard Communication and Retention of DOT Markings, Placards, and Labels (Part C Rulebook) of this Guide will be updated in the next release to reflect the new standard.

• OSHA has revised its “OSHA Job Safety and Health: It’s the Law” poster. You can find the poster by visiting www.osha.gov/Publications/poster.html.

• OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program will now report directly to the agency’s Office of the Assistant Secretary instead of to its Directorate of Enforcement Programs.

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/poster.html

• OSHA has posted a series of 17 short videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job. These are available in both English and Spanish and can be found by visiting www.osha.gov/video/respiratory_protection/index.html.

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• OSHA Compliance: A Simplified National GuideThis must-have publication features carefully phrased questions and answers to provide a hands-on approach to OSHA compliance for each major arena of occupational health and safety management.

• Environmental Auditing: Federal Compliance GuideThis publication will help you assess your facility’s compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. Customize your audit by selecting the modules that apply to your facility. Includes detailed instructions, auditor guide notes, and field-tested checklists.

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Release #156

November 2011


• All sections of this Guide are being reviewed to ensure that the supplemental information, which is included to assist customers in applying regulations, is current, relevant, and clearly worded. Towards this end, the notes in the checklists that refer the user to OSHA Letters of Interpretation and Compliance Directives are being edited. Modules are also being edited to improve the clarity of the information they contain, the wording of the cross-references for users of paper editions of the guide, and the linking function for users of electronic versions.

This release contains updates to the following Rulebooks: – Facilities (Module D1) Part A Rulebook – Exposures (Module D1) Part B Rulebook – Hazard Communication and DOT Labels (Module D1) Part C Rulebook – Spray Booths (Module D1) Part D Rulebook

did YOu KnOw?• The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently that there were 3.1 million

nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers in 2010, about 200,000 fewer incidents than were reported in 2009. The rate of injuries and illnesses also dropped in 2010 from the previous year. The full BLS report can be found online at www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh.pdf.

• OSHA has released an updated version of its “Construction Industry Digest,” which summarizes over 75 of the most frequently used standards in Construction. The digest can be found online at www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2202.pdf.

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh.pdf

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2202.pdf

• OSHA has published a new “Small Entity Guide for Respiratory Protection,” which helps employers determine if respirators are needed, and if so, how to select and use them properly. The guide can be found online at www.osha.gov/Publications/3384small-entity-for-respiratory-protection-standard-rev.pdf.

• Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, David Michaels, made a recent post on his blog emphasizing that employers can neither require (even implicitly) nor condone sending or reading text or e-mail messages while driving. If credible complaints about such practices are received, the agency will investigate and issue citations as appropriate. The full blog post can be found online at http://social.dol.gov/blog/eliminating-the-hazards-of-texting-and-other-distractions-while-driving-on-the-job/.

• OSHA reminds employers to check the Seasonal Flu webpage for information on how to reduce the spread of flu in the workplace, and to plan for pandemic flu. This webpage can be found at www.osha.gov/dts/guidance/flu/index.html.

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Release #155

September 2011

new And nOtewOrtHy

• A new subsection, “Am I Ready for an OSHA Inspection?” has been added to the Introduction of this Guide. This new material includes information from OSHA’s Field Operations Manual about how the agency prioritizes and schedules inspections, the procedures that the OSHA compliance officer is expected to follow while conducting the inspection, and employee rights during the inspection. It also discusses generally accepted policies and procedures an employer should have in place to prepare for working with inspectors in ways that ensure compliance with the company’s legal obligations while also protecting its interests.


• OSHA has rescinded requirements for employers to transmit exposure and medical records to National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) if they go out of business and there is no successor employer to maintain the records (see General Health and Safety (Module C) Rulebook section 2). All sections of the General Health and Safety Rulebook have been updated for improved clarity and cross-references to other modules.

did yOu KnOw?• OSHA has launched a new Safety and Health Topics web page on

Occupational Noise Exposure to provide resources to prevent noise-related hearing loss. A specific section on construction noise can be found online at www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/construction.html.

• OSHA has developed new guidance to help construction employers and workers prevent work-related nail gun injuries. “Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors” can be found online at www.osha.gov/Publications/NailgunFinal_508_02_optimized.pdf.

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/construction.html

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/NailgunFinal_508_02_optimized.pdf

• OSHA has issued a new directive, “Enforcement Procedures for Investigating or Inspecting Incidents of Workplace Violence,” that establishes uniform procedures for OSHA field staff for responding to incidents and complaints of workplace violence. The Compliance Directive can be found online at www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02-01-052.pdf.

• As part of its responsibilities for enforcing whistleblower protection for all federal agencies, OSHA has released a new edition of its Whistleblower Investigations Manual. This manual can be found online at www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02-03-003.pdf.

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Release #154

April 2011


• All sections of this Guide are being reviewed to ensure that the supplemental information which is included to assist customers in applying regulations is current, relevant, and clearly worded. Towards this end, the notes in the checklists which refer the user to OSHA Letters of Interpretation and Compliance Directives are being edited. Modules are also being edited to improve the clarity of the information they contain, the wording of the cross-references for users of paper editions of the guide, and the linking function for users of electronic versions.

This release contains updates to the following:– Rollover Protection Equipment (Module W) – Applicability, Pre-audit

Preparation, and all Rulebook sections– Stairways and Ladders (Module X) – Rulebook sections 1 and 4– Commercial Diving Operations (Module Y) – Regulatory Summary, Pre-

audit Preparation, and all Rulebook sections Remaining modules will be included in future releases.

• Minor edits to correct for typographical errors have been made to various Rulebook sections in Cranes and Derricks in Construction (Module CC).

did yOu KnOw?• The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit rejected a challenge by the

National Roofing Contractors Association to OSHA’s December 2010 directive on the use of fall protection in residential construction. The directive withdrew an earlier one that allowed certain residential construction employers to bypass some fall protection requirements. To help employers comply with the new fall protection directive, OSHA has issued a guidance document on Fall Protection in Residential Construction which can be found online at www.osha.gov/doc/guidance.pdf.

https://www.osha.gov/doc/guidance.pdf

• OSHA now offers a guidance document to help small businesses comply with the new Cranes and Derricks regulations. The guide can be found online at www.osha.gov/cranes-derricks/small_entity.html.

• OSHA has withdrawn its proposal for reinterpreting the term “feasible administrative or engineering controls” as used in the general industry and construction occupational noise exposure standards.

• OSHA has temporarily withdrawn its proposal to restore a column for recording work-related musculoskeletal disorders on injury and illness logs from OMB review, in order to get more input from small businesses.

• OSHA has a new page with information on Green Jobs hazards. This can be found online at www.osha.gov/dep/greenjobs/index.html.

• OSHA is declining to adopt the European system for ensuring that electrical products used in the workplace are safe (known as Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity). The agency will continue to require that employers use products that are tested and certified by nationally recognized testing laboratories.

• OSHA has issued a new Distracted Driving Brochure that explains the importance of preventing workers from texting while driving to employers and supervisors. The brochure can be found online at www.osha.gov/Publications/3416distracted-driving-flyer.pdf.

• NIOSH has a new webpage with information about tobacco smoke in the workplace. This can be found online at www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/tobacco/.

• The CDC has released a document titled “Guidelines for the Identification and Management of Lead Exposure in Pregnant and Lactating Women.” This can be found online at www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/publications/LeadandPregnancy2010.pdf.

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Release #153

December 2010

new And nOtewOrtHy

• AsnotedinRelease#152,OSHAhasissueditsfinalruleforCranesandDerricksinConstruction(29CFR1926SubpartCC),whichbecameeffectiveonNovember6,2010.


• CranesandDerricksinConstruction(ModuleCC)isanentirelynewmoduleforthisGuidebasedonrequirementsof29CFR1926SubpartCC.This newmodulewillfollowToxicandHazardousSubstances(ModuleZ)andprecedeCranesandDerricksinDemolitionandUndergroundConstruction(ModuleDD)(seeFilingInstructions).

• Thefollowingmoduleshavebeenupdatedtoreflectthefinalrulingfor 29CFR1926SubpartCC.Additionalchangesincludeminorrevisionsandcross-referencestoModuleCC:

–FallProtection(ModuleM) –SteelErection(ModuleR) –PowerTransmissionandDistribution(ModuleV) –StairwaysandLadders(ModuleX)

did yOu KnOw?• OSHAhasissuedanoticeproposinganewinterpretationoftheterm“feasible

administrativeorengineeringcontrols”asusedinthegeneralindustryandconstructionoccupationalnoiseexposurestandards.Underthecurrentenforcementpolicy,theagencyissuescitationsforfailuretouseengineeringandadministrativecontrolsonlywhentheycostlessthanahearingconservationprogramorwhenhearingprotectionisineffective.Thenewinterpretationwoulddefinetheterm“feasible”as“capableofbeingdone,”andauthorizeissuingcitationsrequiringtheuseofadministrativeandengineeringcontrolswheneverfeasible.

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Release #152

October 2010

new And nOtewOrtHy

• OSHAhasissueditsfinalruleforCranesandDerricksinConstruction,effectiveasofNovember6,2010.RegulationsrelatingtocranesthatwerepreviouslycontainedinSubpartN(Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,andLifts)havebeenmovedtothenewlycreatedSubpartDD(CranesandDerricksinDemolitionandUndergroundConstruction).SubpartCC(CranesandDerricksinConstruction)hasalsobeencreatedasaresultofthisfinalruling.

NOTE:MaterialforCranesandDerricksinConstruction(ModuleCC)willbeissuedwithRelease#153.


• Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,andLifts(ModuleN)hasbeenrenamedHelicopters,Hoists,Elevators,andConveyors.AllmaterialinthismodulehasbeenupdatedtoreflectchangestothefinalrulingdiscussedaboveinNewandNoteworthy.

• CranesandDerricksinDemolitionandUndergroundConstruction(ModuleDD)isanentirelynewmoduleforthisGuideandwillfollowToxicandHazardousSubstances(ModuleZ)inyourVolume2binder(seeFilingInstructions).

• Thefollowingmoduleshavebeenrevisedtoreflectchangestothefinalrulingandincludeotherminorrevisionsaswellascross-referencestoModuleDD:–Scaffolds(ModuleL)–FallProtection(ModuleM)–MotorizedEquipmentandVehicles(ModuleO)–SteelErection(ModuleR)–UndergroundConstruction,Caissons,Cofferdams,andCompressedAir

(ModuleS)–Demolition(ModuleT)–PowerTransmissionandDistribution(ModuleV)–StairwaysandLadders(ModuleX)

did yOu KnOw?• OSHAadjustedthetargetingcriteriafornewinspectionsunderitsongoing

RecordkeepingNationalEmphasisProgram,modifyingthetargetingcriteriatofocusonmanufacturing,largerworksites,andemployerswithhigherinjuryratesthanintheinitialcriteria.DetailsoftheNEPcanbefoundonlineatwww.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02_10-07.pdf.

• SecretaryofLaborHildaL.Solisisre-establishingtheAdvisoryCommitteeonConstructionSafetyandHealth.Thecommittee,whosecharterhadexpiredinMayofthisyear,advisesthesecretaryoflaborondevelopingstandardsandpoliciesthataffectthesafetyandhealthofconstructionworkers.Detailsaboutthecommitteecanbefoundonlineatwww.osha.gov/doc/accsh/index.html.

• OSHAhasannouncedtheresultsofitsspecialevaluationofstate-runoccupationalsafetyandhealthprograms.Theenhancedreviewwasinitiatedaftera2009specialOSHAreportonNevada’sprogram,promptedbynumerousconstruction-relatedfatalitiesinLasVegas,identifiedseriousoperationaldeficienciesinthatstate.Reportsonthefindingsinall25StatePlanscanbefoundonlineatwww.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/efame/index.html.

• OSHAandtheU.S.DepartmentofTransportationarejoiningforcestocombatdistracteddriving.Thefirstfocusofthepartnershipistoprohibittextingwhiledriving.Althoughtheagencycannotrequireemployerstoenforcesuchaprohibition,iftheyreceiveacrediblecomplaintthatanemployerrequirestextingwhiledrivingororganizesworksothattextingisapracticalnecessity,theagencywillinvestigateandwherenecessaryissuecitationsandpenaltiestoendthepractice.

• OSHAhasredesigneditsOn-siteConsultationWebpagetoenhanceitsusefulnesstosmallandmedium-sizedbusinessesseekingfreeandconfidentialadviceonincreasingworkplacesafety.Thisinformationcanbefoundonlineatwww.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html.Inaddition,theagencyisproposingmodificationstotheConsultationProgramthatwouldallowsitestobeinspected,undercertaincircumstanceseveniftheywouldnormallybeexemptbecauseoftheirstatusintheSafetyandHealthAchievementRecognitionProgram(SHARP),provideSHARPsiteswithaninitialexemptionfromprogrammedinspectionsforoneyearwithanextensionofuptoonemoreyear,andallowinspectorstoterminateanon-siteconsultationvisitandconductanenforcementinspectionwhentheagencyreceivesallegationsofpotentialworkplacehazardsorviolationsfromstateorlocalhealthdepartments,media,andothersources.TheproposedchangescanbefoundintheFederalRegisteronlineat www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=21737.

• OSHAhaspublishedthreeinterimfinalrulestohelpprotectwhistleblowerswhovoicesafety,healthandsecurityconcerns.Theregulationsestablishproceduresforhandlingworkerretaliationcomplaints,andallowfilingbyphoneaswellasinwritingandfilinginlanguagesotherthanEnglish.Factsheetsontheseregulationscanbefoundonlineatwww.whistleblowers.gov/.

https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02_10-07.pdf

https://www.osha.gov/doc/accsh/index.html

https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/efame/index.html

https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html

https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=21737

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• OSHAhasreviseditsOutreachTrainingProgramGuidelinestorequireauthorizedtrainerstolimitcoursestoamaximumof71/2hoursperday.Thismeansthatall 10-hourcoursesmustbetaughtoveraminimumoftwodaysand30-hourcourses overaminimumoffourdays.

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