05 Feb OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees a whistleblower protection program that enforces the whistleblower provisions of more than 20 federal statutes.
These provisions protect employees from retaliation for reporting violations of various laws and for engaging in other related protected activities.
05 Feb OSHA Electronic Reports Are Due March 2
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certain employers to submit information from their OSHA Form 300A electronically.
15 Jan FMCSA Proposes to Include Rear Impact Protection in Inspections
On Dec. 29, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published proposed amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) regarding rear impact guards for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
The FMCSA is requesting public comments on the proposed amendments. Comments are due on March 1, 2021.
15 Jan Employer OSHA Liabilities for Remote Workers
Encouraging remote work has become a new normal for a variety of reasons.
Whether it is to reduce costs of operating a physical place of business, address pandemic reasons or allow employees to have a better work-life balance, more and more workers are working from home. However, many organizations are not aware of how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees injuries that occur at an employee’s home. OSHA has provided guidance on how to deal with remote worker injuries and inspections.
15 Jan OSHA Form 300A Posting Requirements Begin February 1st 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers subject to its recordkeeping requirements to post copies of their OSHA Form 300A between February 1 and April 30 of each year.
The OSHA Form 300A, also known as the “Summary of Work-related Injuries and Illnesses,” must be completed by February 1 using data from the previous calendar year.