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OSHA has issued a proposed rule (see attachment) to align the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Published in the September 30, 2009 Federal Register (74 FR 50280), the proposal has a 90 day comment period, during which ORC Worldwide will be developing comments on this important rulemaking.
Background
ORC Worldwide commends the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for today’s publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) designed to align the agency’s Hazard Communication and other standards with the U.N.’s Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
U.S. Department of Transportation is holding a Summit and simultaneous webcast on September 30 - October 1 to address the dangers of text-messaging and other distractions behind the wheel. Senior transportation officials, elected officials, safety advocates, law enforcement representatives and academics will convene in Washington, DC to discuss ideas about how to combat distracted driving.
The overall health of U.S. workers declined between 2002 and 2008, and employers should promote "effective workplaces" to improve employee health and productivity, according to a report released Sept. 22 by Families and Work Institute. In addition to the familiar strategy of providing employees with wellness programs, health insurance and paid time off, the report urges organizations to develop effective workplaces as an additional way to promote wellness while reducing rising levels of stress and depression among U.S. workers.
The nomination of Cass Sunstein to head the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), the White House Office of Management and Budget's regulatory policy office, was confirmed by the Senate 57-40 on September 10. OIRA has
On June 15, 2005, OSHA published a proposed rule to revise the general industry and construction standards for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work and for electrical protective equipment. The proposed general industry and construction standards for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work included revised minimum approach distance tables which limit how close an employee (or a conductive object he or she is contacting) may get to an energized circuit part.
On September 9, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published in the Federal Register a final rule revising the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring and marine terminals standards concerning requirements for eye- and face-protective devices, and head and foot protection.
International Swine Flu Conference & Workshops: November 23-24, 2009 -- This conference is modeled after the seven previous"Bird Flu" summits which featured distinguished personalities such as Dr. David Nabarro, the United Nations Coordinator for Avian and Human Infl uenza, Alex Thiermann of the World Organization for Animal Health(OIE) and Dr.
OSHA and the American Red Cross are co-sponsoring a free Webinar to help employers and workers prepare for Pandemic Flu. Through the OSHA and American Red Cross Alliance, the American Red Cross is hosting a no-cost, Nationwide Webcast, “Prepare Your Employees and Your Business for Pandemic Flu with Help from the American Red Cross and OSHA” on Septem
On September 3, 2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its much anticipated report, Respiratory Protection For Healthcare Workers In The Workplace Against Novel H1n1 Influenza A: A Letter Report. The study was requested by the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The study panel supports the CDC recommendation that healthcare workers wear fit-tested N95 respirators, rather than surgical masks, to guard against respiratory infection by the virus.
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