Below is a count of how many days recent OSHA proposals have been under review, as of today:
| # of Days |
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623
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Silica (proposed rule)
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342
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Modernizing OSHA’s reporting system for injuries and illnesses (proposed rule)
|
|
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124
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Electric power transmission and distribution; electrical protective equipment (final rule)
|
|
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67
|
Standards Improvement Project IV (pre-rule)
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The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs – part of the White House’s Office of
Management and Budget – reviews proposed regulations. The process is required for most rules before they can move
forward, and typically takes 90 days.
Safety+Health magazine and OSHA announce the annual Top 10 most frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2012.
NIOSH Director John Howard and OSHA administrator David Michaels discuss fall prevention.
$184,800 to a Wisconsin wood product manufacturer for alleged violations that include unguarded machinery and fall hazards
$63,500 to a New Hampshire brewery in connection with a fatal keg explosion
Oct. 30 – The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will host a teleconference to discuss future plans.