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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. February 4, 2013.

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

FDR Safety

Indeed, as expressed by Congressman Steiger in the Legislative History of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, S. 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.

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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

Construction Junkie

Amendments to the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard Standard affected: 29 CFR 1926 Status: Proposed Rule Stage Expected Timeframe: July 2020 Description (from agenda): Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing corrections and amendments to the final standard for cranes and derricks published in August 2010.

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