EPA should 'reconsider' strategy for chemical risk evaluations: National Academies

Washington — The systematic review process used by the Environmental Protection Agency to complete chemical risk evaluations under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act contains multiple shortcomings, and the agency should "reconsider its overall strategy" for such assessments, concludes a recently published report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Read more

Chemical Safety Board chair discusses 'proactive' plan to address management concerns

Washington — Faced with boardroom staffing gaps and other management hurdles, Chemical Safety Board Chair and CEO Katherine Lemos says CSB is "addressing our challenges head-on and taking a proactive approach to move our agency forward to meet our mission." Read more

OSHA launches National Emphasis Program on COVID-19, updates enforcement plan

Washington — OSHA has launched a National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 that focuses enforcement efforts "on companies that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus," in response to an Executive Order from President Joe Biden. Read more

10th year running: Fall Protection leads OSHA's annual 'Top 10' list of most frequently cited violations

Itasca, IL — Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA's most frequently cited standard for the 10th successive fiscal year, the agency announced Feb. 26 during an exclusive Safety+Health webinar. Read more

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