2019 OSHA Form 300A Deadline

OSHA is reminding employers to submit their 2019 OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) by March 2, 2020.

Who is required to submit Form 300A?

• Establishments with 250 or more employees that are required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and
• Establishments with 20 to 249 employees in certain industries. For the list of designated industries, visit https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1904/1904.41AppA.

How to submit Form 300A: Submit injury and illness data electronically at www.osha.gov/injuryreporting.

 

OSHA Revises National Emphasis Program to Reduce or Eliminate Worker Exposure to Silica

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in general industry, maritime, and construction.

OSHA will conduct 90 days of compliance assistance for stakeholders prior to beginning programmed inspections for the NEP.

The NEP targets specific industries expected to have the highest numbers of workers exposed to silica and focuses on enforcement of the new silica standards, one for general industry and maritime (29 CFR § 1910.1053) and one for construction (29 CFR § 1926.1153). These standards became effective in June 2016, and construction employers were required to begin complying with their standard as of September 23, 2017. General industry and maritime employers were required to begin complying with their standard as of June 23, 2018.

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APCA Journal - 1st Quarter 2020 Edition Available

The latest edition of the Pipeline Contractors Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.

This issue looks at the upcoming APCA 2020 Convention, reviews the North American Pipeline Market Outlook and much more.

Take it with you: The APCA Journal is optimized for reading on your phone or tablet.

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50 Years of OSHA

U.S. Department of Labor Launches New Webpage to Observe 50th Anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new webpage marking the 50^th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the landmark worker safety and health law that led to the creation of OSHA.

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OSHA Quicktakes

Employers who electronically submit OSHA Form 300A must provide an Employer Identification Number as of Jan. 2, 2020.

Working Safely in Cold Weather - During the winter season, OSHA's winter weather webpage offers tips for staying safe while working outdoors.

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APCA Journal - 4th Quarter 2019 Edition Available

The latest edition of the Pipeline Contractors Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.

This issue looks at the record-breaking Nashville Mid-Year meeting, rolls out the APCA Year-End Product Showcase and much more.

Take it with you: The APCA Journal is optimized for reading on your phone or tablet.

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