While the New OSHA Silica Rule Has Our Attention, We May Not Notice Other Rules Coming Out That Could Have Significant Consequences. By Mark Savit
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ARTBA Files Suit to Stop Silica Regulation
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) filed suit in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to thwart the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) final regulation for exposure to crystalline silica.
Read MoreIndustry Challenges OSHA Silica Rule in Court
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), in conjunction with the Georgia Construction Aggregates Association (GCAA), filed a petition on April 4 in the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for review of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) crystalline silica rule. OSHA published the final rule on March 25 and unless stayed by the court, the rule…
Read MoreLegal Action Filed Against Silica Rule
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), in conjunction with the Georgia Construction Aggregates Association (GCAA), filed a petition on April 4 in the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for review of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) crystalline silica rule. OSHA published the final rule on March 25 and unless stayed by the court, the rule…
Read MoreSilica Rule Is Regulatory Overkill
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will soon publish a final workplace exposure standard for crystalline silica that will cut the permissible exposure limit in half. The final rule was recently issued by U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez.
Read MoreNew Silica Rule Pending White House Approval
This Is A Complex, Massive Set Of New Mandates For Employers That Have Silica In The Workplace. By Henry Chajet
Read MoreOSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule Coming Fast
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) said that that many of its standards are nearing final rule status, including the Respirable Crystalline Silica rule, but may have delayed deadlines.
Read MoreProgram Policy Letter Could Change Workplace Examination Practices
MSHA’s New Interpretation Of The ‘Examination Of Working Places’ Standard Raises Some Red Flags. By Donna Vetrano Pryor
Read MoreMSHA Releases Regulatory Agenda
Several Agencies Are Predicting A Very Active Summer And Fall On The Regulatory Front. By Bradford T. Hammock
Read MoreTwo-Person Excavating Company Not Under MSHA Jurisdiction
By Ellen Smith A two-person excavation company that provides fill for excavation sites and yards does not fall under MSHA jurisdiction. The size was not a factor, but the fact that the operation is that of a “borrow pit” under OSHA jurisdiction, according to a ruling of ALJ Jerold Feldman.
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