OSHA looks to strengthen safety, health management program
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 15, 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking to modernize, improve and expand the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs, which recognizes employers and employees committed to safety...
New OSHA initiative emphasizes prevention, reduction of workplace falls
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 03, 2023
A new Occupational Safety and Health Administration national emphasis program aims to prevent and reduce workplace falls.
OSHA workplace violence rule shouldn’t be ‘one-size-fits-all’ or duplicate existing requirements,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 13, 2023
Advocates for senior living and other aging services providers are asking the federal government to grant providers flexibility and not duplicate existing requirements as a potential federal workplace...
OSHA seeks input on ways to improve whistleblower protection program
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 12, 2023
The public has until May 24 to weigh in on the Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s efforts to improve outreach and training on federal whistleblower laws.
A long-term care advocacy organization is taking its partnership with the federal government to the next level in an effort to help keep workers safe.
OSHA did not ensure that complaints, referrals were addressed adequately, OIG says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 10, 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration did not consistently ensure that complaints and referrals were adequately addressed, nor did the agency regularly enforce hazard abatement timelines, according...
Expect increased inspections, regulations from OSHA in 2023: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2023
Wondering what to expect from the federal government’s workplace safety watchdog this year? Think more regulation and executive action, less legislation.
OSHA seeks input on how to update safety and health program
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 21, 2023
The Occupational Safety Health Administration is seeking input on how to update a program set up in 1982 to recognize employers and employees committed to the best safety and health practices.
OSHA signals ‘increased aggressiveness’ in combating hazardous workplace situations
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 30, 2023
New enforcement guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration indicate the federal agency’s “increased aggressiveness” against long-term care and other work sites where employee...
OSHA ponders workplace violence protections for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2023
A rule to address workplace violence in assisted living communities and some other long-term care and healthcare settings is under consideration by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.