May 13, 2021

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GHS alignment: OSHA extends comment period on proposed updates to hazcom regs

Washington — OSHA has extended until May 19 the comment period on a proposed rule that would update the agency's regulations on hazard communication to align with the seventh version of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Read more
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Biden nominates three for Chemical Safety Board

Washington — President Joe Biden has nominated Sylvia Johnson, Steve Owens and Jennifer Sass to serve as members of the Chemical Safety Board, which has operated for a year with only one of its five board seats filled. Read more
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COVID-19's full effect on workers will likely remain unknown, AFL-CIO's 'Death on the Job' report claims

Washington — The full extent of the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on the nation's workforce will likely remain unclear because of the lack of a comprehensive national system to gather such information, according to the AFL-CIO's annual report on the state of safety and health protections for U.S. workers. Read more
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CSB clarifies board member roles, responsibilities

Washington — During an April 2 public business meeting, the Chemical Safety Board announced it has revised a board order on board member roles and responsibilities in response to criticism of the agency in recent Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General reports. Read more
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On Safety: A closer look at OSHA 'Top 10' violations – Part III

Here, we'll look at the Top 10 violations in fiscal year 2020 for three other industries: oil and gas extraction, paper manufacturing, and wood products. Read more

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