Sep
11
OMB Publishes Link to Resources for Small Business
Fri, 09/11/2009 - 10:44
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a notice in the Federal Register today to inform small businesses of the availability of a web link to federal compliance assistance resources and contacts. The link for MSHA and OSHA resources and contacts is DOL Small Business Link. OMB is legally required to publish the list annually.
Sep
10
OSHA Finalizes Rule to Update PPE Standards
Thu, 09/10/2009 - 14:45
OSHA has issued a final rule to incorporate the latest national consensus standards into its personal protective equipment (PPE) standards for eye and face protective devices, and head and foot protection.
Aug
31
DOL Withdraws Controversial Risk Assessment Rule
Mon, 08/31/2009 - 13:59
The Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn a controversial Bush era proposal intended to govern the way MSHA and OSHA perform assessments of occupational health risks.