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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

Where the manufacturer can show it is not feasible to use pull-out or fold back labels or tags the shipped small container must have at least: product identifier, appropriate pictograms, manufacturer’s name and phone number, signal word and a statement that the full label information is on the outside package.

OSHA 48
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OSHA’s Use of General Duty Clause in a Way Never Intended

FDR Safety

However, the requirement is made realistic by its application only to situations where there are ‘recognized hazards’ which are likely to cause or are causing serious injury or death. On March 17, 2015, Administrative Law Judge John Gatto of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission issued his Decision in the matter of Perez v.

OSHA 120
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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

Construction Junkie

The standard has a large number of provisions designed to improve crane safety and reduce worker injury and fatality. On May 4, 2015, when OSHA published the final rule for Confined Spaces in Construction, a new subpart was added to provide protections to employees working in confined spaces in construction.

OSHA 114