Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Years: 20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013[FR Doc 2011-32853] 1.Corrections and Technical Amendments to 16 OSHA Standards
OSHA is correcting typographical errors in, and making non- substantive technical amendments to, 16 OSHA standards. The technical amendments include updating or revising crossreferences and updating OSHA recordkeeping log numbers.
Published: 2011-12-27 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-32857] 2.Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding:
This document is a notice of an addendum to the 1992 interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Energy. That MOU states that DOE has exclusive authority over the occupational safety and health of contractor employees at DOE GovernmentOwned and Contractor Operated facilities (GOCOs).
Published: 2011-12-23 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-32369] 3.Proposed Revocation of Permanent Variances
Between 1975 and 1977, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (``OSHA'' or ``the Agency'') granted permanent variances to 24 companies engaged in the construction of cylindrical steel tanks. The variances specified several conditions that served as an alternative means of compliance to the fallingobjectprotection and fallprotection
Published: 2011-12-19 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-32095] 4.Procedures for Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is correcting an interim final rule on the procedures for the handling of retaliation complaints under Section 806 of the SarbanesOxley Act of 2002, As Amended, published in the Federal Register of November 3, 2011 (76 FR 68084).
Published: 2011-12-16 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-32050] 5.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Standard on PermitRequired Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146). The purpose of the information is to ensure that employers systematically evaluate the dangers in permit spaces before entry is attempted, and to
Published: 2011-12-14 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-31779] 6.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified by the Acrylonitrile Standard (29 CFR 1910.1045).
Published: 2011-12-12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-31492] 7.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Standard on Vinyl Chloride (29 CFR 1910.1017).
Published: 2011-12-08 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-30654] 8.Revising Standards Referenced in the Acetylene Standard
In this notice of proposed rulemaking, the Agency is proposing to revise its Acetylene Standard for general industry by updating a reference to a standard published by a standards developing organization (``SDO standards''). OSHA also is publishing a direct final rule in today's Federal Register taking this same action. This rulemaking is a
Published: 2011-12-05 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-30653] 9.Revising Standards Referenced in the Acetylene Standard
In this direct final rule, the Agency is revising its Acetylene Standard for general industry by updating a reference to a standard published by a standardsdeveloping organization (``SDO standards''). This rulemaking is a continuation of OSHA's ongoing effort to update references to SDO standards used throughout its rules.
Published: 2011-12-05 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-30660] 10.Applications for Renewal of Recognition:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the comment period for its notice presenting the Agency's preliminary finding on the application of Curtis Straus LLC (CSL) for renewal of its Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Published: 2011-11-29 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-30478] 11.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its request for an extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements associated with its regulations and program regarding State Plans for the development and enforcement of state occupational safety and health standards (29 CFR Parts 1902, 1952,
Published: 2011-11-28 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-30076] 12.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to
extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements
specified in the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (29 CFR 1910.1450).
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Published: 2011-11-22 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-29065] 13.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements contained in the Electrical Standards for Construction (29 CFR part 1926, Subpart K) and for General Industry (29 CFR part 1910, Subpart S). The Standards address safety procedures for installation and maintenance of electric
Published: 2011-11-10 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-28274] 14.as Amended
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the regulations governing employee protection (``retaliation'' or ``whistleblower'') claims under section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002, Title VIII of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (``SarbanesOxley'' or ``Act''), which was amended by sections
Published: 2011-11-03 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-28265] 15.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030). The information collection requirements specified in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard provide employers and workers with means to provide protection from adverse
Published: 2011-11-01 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-27538] 16.Requirements
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirement contained in the Standard on Telecommunications (29 CFR 1910.268). The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that workers have been trained as required by the Standard to prevent risk of
Published: 2011-10-25 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-27181] 17.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard (29 CFR part 1910.1018).
Published: 2011-10-20 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-26308] 18.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Shipyard Employment Standards (29 CFR 1915.112(a)(1), 29 CFR 1915.112(b)(1)(i), 29 CFR 1915.112(c)(1)(i), 29 CFR 1915.113(b)(1) and 29 CFR 1915.172(d)). The purpose of the collection of information (paperwork)
Published: 2011-10-12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-26263] 19.Hawaii State Plan; Change in Level of Federal Enforcement:
This document gives notice of OSHA's approval of a change to the state of Hawaii's occupational safety
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and health state plan to exclude coverage of private sector employers
and employees at all military installations. The state of Hawaii,
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, requested in a November
15, 2010 memorandum which
Published: 2011-10-12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-26262] 20.Michigan State Plan; Change in Level of Federal Enforcement:
This document gives notice of OSHA's approval of a change to the state of Michigan's occupational safety and health state plan to exclude coverage of establishments on Indian reservations which are owned or operated by employers who are enrolled members of Indian tribes. Under the terms of a September 28, 2004 addendum to the September 24, 1973
Published: 2011-10-12 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-26067] 21.Applications for Renewals of Recognition:
This notice announces the application of Curtis-Straus LLC for renewal of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the Agency's preliminary finding to deny this application for renewal of NRTL recognition.
Published: 2011-10-11 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-25904] 22.Meetings:
OSHA invites interested parties to participate in an informal stakeholder meeting on preventing occupational hearing loss. Every year, between 20,000 and 25,000 workers suffer from preventable hearing loss due to high workplace noise levels. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum and gather information on the best practices for noise
Published: 2011-10-06 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-25665] 23.Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and
OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirement contained in the Standard on VehicleMounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms (Aerial Lifts) (29 CFR 1910.67). The purpose of the requirement is to reduce workers' risk of death or serious injury by ensuring that aerial lifts
Published: 2011-10-05 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-25042] 24.Request for Nominations:
OSHA is reopening the record and extending the deadline for submitting nominations for membership on the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH) until October 31, 2011.
Published: 2011-09-29 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
[FR Doc 2011-24779] 25.Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements:
OSHA is reopening the rulemaking record to allow interested persons to comment on OSHA's proposal to update Appendix A to Subpart B of its Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting regulation and the proposed requirement to report to OSHA, within eight hours, all work related fatalities and all workrelated inpatient hospitalizations; and within 24
Published: 2011-09-28 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
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