OSHA proposes changes to recordkeeping rules

Article Abstract:

The OSHA has proposed several revisions to its recordkeeping rules. The changes aim to simplify the guidelines companies have to follow when reporting illnesses and injuries. Some of the proposed changes pertain to the exemption of more small businesses from keeping records, length of time in retaining the records, simpler forms, counting of days of restricted work and elimination of distinction between injury and illness.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Occupational Safety Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries, Safety regulations, Records management

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Recordkeeping: will we ever see the final rule?

Article Abstract:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires companies to keep records of illness and injuries sustained in the workplace. The system set up was known as OSHA log, updated to OSHA 200 log. New rules on recordkeeping have been proposed, but the process keeps stalling.

Records and correspondence

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The ergonomics horse race

Article Abstract:

The race to include ergonomics standards in federal and state law continues, but the more its champions seek its inclusion, the more problems appear. Issues concerning the public perception of ergonomics are discussed.

Standards, Column, Powers and duties, Ergonomics

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