On May, 19, OSHA announced it has updated the inspection program that directs agency enforcement resources to establishments with the highest rates of injuries and illnesses based on injury and ...

Facilities that potentially could release highly hazardous chemicals resulting in toxic fire or explosion hazards are the focus of a national emphasis program (NEP) developed by OSHA. The program ...

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OSHA just kicked off a new Regional Emphasis Program aimed at reducing the disproportionately high fatality rates within the landscaping and horticultural industries. According to a release dated Dec.

The five-year program update expands industry targeting, removes low-risk sites from inspection lists, and sharpens focus on machine-related injury prevention. The U.S. Department of Labor’s ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths, particularly in the construction industry. In response to this ongoing hazard, the Occupational Safety and Health ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a new national emphasis program (NEP) to protect workers from serious health effects caused by occupational exposure to ...