occupational health and safety regulations

• Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

• Federal Register Nbr. 76 FR 76763, December 08, 2011
• Notices
• Labor Department

• Psychological fitness for duty and risk Assessment in Ireland: changes to occupational health and safety regulations in Europe are making it easier for Irish employers to assess the fitness of, and risks posed by, workers.

In March 2000, European Union (EU) heads of state agreed on an ambitious goal: to make the EU "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based econom...

• The Journal of Employee Assistance
• Vol. 38 Nbr. 1, January 2008

• 42 CFR 86.13 - Project requirements.

...SUBCHAPTER G: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES....

• Code of Federal Regulations - Title 42: Public Health

• 29 CFR 1960.37 - Committee organization.

...CHAPTER XVII: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LA...

• Code of Federal Regulations - Title 29: Labor

• Hazard Communication

In this final rule, OSHA is modifying its Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has determined that the modifications will significantly reduce costs and burdens while also improving the quality and consistency of information provided to employers and employees regarding chemical hazards and associated protective measures. Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order 13563, which calls for assessment and, where appropriate, modification and improvement of existing rules, the Agency has concluded this improved information will enhance the effectiveness of the HCS in ensuring that employees are apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed, and in redu...

• Federal Register Nbr. 77 FR 17574, March 26, 2012
• Rules and Regulations
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• 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 cross-references and updating OSHA recordkeeping log numbers.

• Federal Register Nbr. 76 FR 80735, December 27, 2011
• Rules and Regulations
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• 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 standards-developing organization (``SDO standards''). This rulemaking is a continuation of OSHA's ongoing effort to update references to SDO standards used throughout its rules.

• Federal Register Nbr. 76 FR 75782, December 05, 2011
• Rules and Regulations
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• 42 CFR 86.14 - Evaluation and grant award.

...SUBCHAPTER G: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES....

• Code of Federal Regulations - Title 42: Public Health

• 29 CFR 2205.150 - Program accessibility: Existing facilities.

...CHAPTER XX: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION. PART 2205: EN...

• Code of Federal Regulations - Title 29: Labor

• 29 CFR 1975.3 - Extent of coverage.

...CHAPTER XVII: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LA...

• Code of Federal Regulations - Title 29: Labor