Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In this notice, OSHA grants a permanent variance to South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STP Nuclear) from the OSHA standard that requires the isolation of permit-required confined spaces.

OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Cotton Dust Standard.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a document in the Federal Register on April 15, 2021, soliciting public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The document contained an incorrect docket number. This notice corrects the docket number.

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for MET Laboratories, Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces the final decision to add two new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.

OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision on the application of IAPMO Ventures, LLC dba IAPMO EGS for expansion of its scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing a public meeting to solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders on issues facing the agency in the administration of the whistleblower laws it enforces.

OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Vinyl Chloride Standard.

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

The Department of Labor is withdrawing the proposed rule that accompanied its direct final rule (DFR) that requires electronic filing (e-filing) and makes acceptance of electronic service (e-service) automatic for attorneys and non-attorney representatives representing parties in proceedings before the Administrative Review Board (Board), unless the Board authorizes non-electronic filing and service for good cause; establishes a new part containing rules of practice and procedure for the Board; and amends existing regulations concerning filing and service that apply where a governing statute or executive order does not establish contrary rules of filing and service.

OSHA invites interested persons to submit nominations for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH).

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to grant renewal of recognition to Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to grant renewal of recognition to Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to grant renewal of recognition to CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to grant renewal of recognition to T[Uuml]V S[Uuml]D America, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to grant renewal of recognition to SGS North America, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to grant renewal of recognition to NSF International as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to grant renewal of recognition to TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TUVRNA) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

In this notice, OSHA grants a permanent variance to Gestamp West Virginia from the provisions of the OSHA standard that regulate the control of hazardous energy (lockout/ tagout).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces that OMB extended approval for information collection requirements found in OSHA's standards and its regulations on the Student Data Form and Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form outlined in this notice. OSHA sought approval of these requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), and, as required by that Act, is announcing the approval numbers and expiration dates for these requirements and regulations.

In this notice, OSHA announces the application of IAPMO Ventures, LLC dba IAPMO EGS for expansion of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application.

In this notice, OSHA announces the application of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application.

OSHA is proposing through this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Revision 7 (GHS, Rev. 7), to address issues that arose during the implementation of the 2012 update to the HCS, and provide better alignment with other U.S. agencies and international trading partners, without lowering overall protections of the standard. OSHA has preliminarily determined that the proposed revisions to the HCS will 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 Executive order entitled ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'' (January 18, 2011) and section 3(a) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, which call for assessment and, where appropriate, modification and improvement of existing rules to minimize any significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small entities, OSHA has reviewed the existing HCS. The agency has preliminarily determined that the proposed revisions will enhance the effectiveness of the HCS by ensuring employees are appropriately apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed, thus reducing the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries. The proposed modifications to the standard include revised criteria for classification of certain health and physical hazards, revised provisions for updating labels, new labeling provisions for small containers, technical amendments related to the contents of safety data sheets (SDSs), and related revisions to definitions of terms used in the standard.

On January 14, 2020, the Secretary of Labor appointed four members to serve on NACOSH.

In this notice, OSHA announces the applications of TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc., for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the applications.