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OSHA has announced public hearings on the controversial new personal protective equipment and employee training requirements regulations.

Many employers have questions or concerns regarding the most recent OSHA regulations. In an effort to allow business owners to air grievances, and take part in the process of formulating new regulations, the agency will hold hearings in October.

OSHA will hold public hearings on the new PPE and employee training requirements  in Washington, D.C. on (more…)

On August 19, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed final rule to clarify the requirement for personal protective equipment and training for workers. The item was published in the Federal Register.

The new OSHA regulation affects personal protective equipment or PPE in general industry, maritime and construction trades.

Employers are invited to comment on the proposed regulation for 30 days.  

OSHA regulations have long required employers to (more…)