Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Years: 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013[FR Doc 03-32018] 1. Occupational Exposure to 2-Methoxyethanol, 2-Ethoxyethanol and Their Acetates
OSHA is withdrawing its proposed standard on Occupational Exposure to 2Methoxyethanol (2ME), 2Ethoxyethanol (2EE), and their Acetates (2MEA, 2EEA) (four glycol ethers). Production and use of the four glycol ethers either have ceased or are virtually limited to ``closed systems'' where exposure levels more than 10 years ago already were at or below
Published: 2003-12-31 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-31550] 2. Construction Fall Protection Plans and Training Requirements (29 CFR 1926.502
OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirement contained in the construction standard for fall protection. The Standard allows employers to develop alternative procedures to the use of conventional fall protection systems when the systems are infeasible or create a greater hazard.
Published: 2003-12-23 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-31288] 3. Standard on Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (29 CFR
OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to decrease the existing burdenhour estimates, and to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements of the regulation titled Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (29 CFR 1910.1020).
Published: 2003-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-30789] 4. Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048); Extension of the Office of
OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to decrease the existing burden hour estimates, and to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements of the Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048). The standard protects employees from adverse health effects from occupational exposure to Formaldehyde.
Published: 2003-12-12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-30576] 5. Longshoring and Marine Terminals; Vertical Tandem Lifts
The Department of Labor is extending the comment and hearing request period for its proposed standard titled Longshoring and Marine Terminals; Vertical Tandem Lifts, for an additional sixty (60) days until February 13, 2004.
Published: 2003-12-10 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-30368] 6. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Expansion of Recognition
This notice announces the Agency's final decision to approve an expansion of its recognition of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to include an additional 19 test standards.
Published: 2003-12-08 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-28998] 7. National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of
Notice is hereby given of the date and location of the next meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH), established under Section 7(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 656) to advise the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to
Published: 2003-11-20 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-28767] 8. Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the fifth and sixth meetings of the Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (CDAC). The Committee will review summary notes of the prior meeting, review draft regulatory text and continue to address substantive issues. The meetings will be open to the public.
Published: 2003-11-18 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-28357] 9. Assigned Protection Factors
OSHA is convening an informal public hearing to receive testimony and documentary evidence on Assigned Protection Factors.
Published: 2003-11-12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-28092] 10. National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics, Call for Abstracts
On October 6, 2003, OSHA published a notice (68 FR 57713) soliciting abstracts from persons wishing to make presentations at a symposium entitled ``Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular Disordersthe State of the Research Regarding Workplace Etiology and Prevention.'' This symposium is scheduled to be held in conjunction with the fourth meeting of the
Published: 2003-11-07 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-27631] 11. Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory;
OSHA requests comment concerning its proposed extension of the informationcollection requirements specified by its Regulation on Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7). The Regulation specifies procedures that organizations must follow to apply for, and to maintain, OSHA's recognition to test and certify equipment, products, or
Published: 2003-11-04 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-27647] 12. Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., Expansion of Recognition
This notice announces the Agency's final decision to approve an expansion of its recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., (ITSNA) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to include an additional 46 test standards. ITSNA is also approved to use one other test standard, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Exit Devices, on an interim basis,
Published: 2003-11-04 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-26611] 13. Aerial Lifts (29 CFR 1926.453); Extension of the Office of Management and
OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the informationcollection requirement contained in the Aerial Lift Standard. Employers who modify an aerial lift for uses other than those provided by the manufacturer must obtain a certificate from the manufacturer or equivalent entity certifying that the modification is in
Published: 2003-10-22 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-26300] 14. Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
announces the fourth meeting of the Crane and Derrick Negotiated
Rulemaking Advisory Committee (CDAC). The Committee will review
summary notes of the prior meeting, review draft regulatory text and
continue to address substantive issues. The meeting will be open to the public.
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Published: 2003-10-17 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-25907] 15. Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health: Notice of
Notice is hereby given of the date and location of the next meeting of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH), established under Section 15 of Executive Order 12196 on February 6, 1980, published in the Federal Register, February 27, 1980 (45 FR 1279).
FACOSH will meet on October 29, 2003 starting at 1:30
Published: 2003-10-14 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-25908] 16. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Applications for Expansion of Recognition
This notice announces the application of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory under 29 CFR 1910.7, and presents the Agency's preliminary finding. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of these applications.
Published: 2003-10-14 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-25780] 17. Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has extended its approval for a number of information collection requirements found in certain sections of 29 CFR parts 1910 and 1915. OSHA sought approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95), and, as required by that
Published: 2003-10-10 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-25266] 18. National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics, Call for Abstracts
The National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics (NACE) is part of the Secretary's comprehensive approach to ergonomics designed to quickly and effectively address musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. The committee has recommended that a symposium be convened to address current and project research needs and efforts relating to
Published: 2003-10-06 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-24931] 19. Draft Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines
OSHA is rescheduling a public stakeholder meeting on the draft Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores (draft grocery guidelines) for October 2, 2003. OSHA is also postponing the public stakeholder meeting on the draft Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines
Published: 2003-10-01 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-24660] 20. Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health; Meeting
The Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) has been established to advise the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA on issues relating to occupational safety and health in the maritime industries. The purpose of this Federal Register notice is to announce the first meeting of the committee.
Published: 2003-09-30 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-23404] 21. Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the third meeting of the Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (CDAC). The Committee will review summary notes of the second meeting, review draft regulatory text and continue to address substantive issues. The meeting will be open to the public.
Published: 2003-09-15 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-23078] 22. Assigned Protection Factors
OSHA is extending the deadline for receipt of public comments on its proposed rule ``Assigned Protection Factors'' to October 2, 2003. This action is in response to interested parties who have requested the additional time.
Published: 2003-09-10 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-23095] 23. National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics, Notice of Meeting
The National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics (NACE) is part of the Secretary's comprehensive approach for reducing ergonomics related injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The committee was convened for the first time on January 22, 2003. This notice schedules the third NACE meeting. The public is encouraged to attend.
Published: 2003-09-10 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-22741] 24. Oak Park Chimney Corp. and American Boiler & Chimney Co.; Grant of a
This notice announces the grant of a permanent variance to Oak Park Chimney Corp. and American Boiler & Chimney Co. (``the employers''). The permanent variance addresses the provision that regulates the tackle used for boatswains' chairs (Sec. 1926.452 (o)(3)), as well as the provisions specified for personnel hoists by paragraphs (c)(1) through
Published: 2003-09-08 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[FR Doc 03-21763] 25. Canadian Standards Association; Expansion of Recognition
This notice announces the Agency's final decision on the application of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) under 29 CFR 1910.7.
Published: 2003-08-26 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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