The federal government released its semiannual regulatory agenda
for fall, 2013 on November 26, 2013. This
comprehensive agenda lists the actions that individual agencies intend to pursue
and the expected timelines associated with each agenda item. It covers multiple federal agencies. The entire list may be found here…
There are twenty eight entries for OSHA. Specifically, as it
relates directly to the industry, OSHA has added three new actions to its
agenda, including two for the construction industry and one for the shipyard
industry.
OSHA is considering possible changes to standards governing
scaffolds, ladders and other working surfaces in shipyards. OSHA is considering
dividing the current subpart into three separate subparts to further define and
clarify the standards. OSHA intends to issue a RFI to the public about the
possible rule changes on or about August 2014.
OSHA has also added new proposed rules relating to the
Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.
OSHA anticipates issuing a NPR for amendments to the Cranes and Derricks
in Construction Standard in very early 2014.
The second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Cranes and
Derricks in Construction Standard pertains to Operator Certification. There has been considerable and ongoing conflict
between OSHA and interested stakeholders on this topic.
The following is a pared down version highlighting some of the
agenda items listed for OSHA as it relates to the commercial, industrial and residential,
construction industries:
Prerule Stage:
1218-AC51
Reinforced Concrete in Construction
and Preventing Backover Injuries and Fatalities
1218-AC74
Review/Lookback of OSHA Chemical
Standards
1218-AC85
Subpart E Scaffolds, Ladders and
Other Working Surfaces
Proposed Rule Stage:
1218-AB70
Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica
1218-AB76
Occupational Exposure to Beryllium
1218-AC41
Combustible Dust
1218-AC48
Injury and Illness Prevention Program
1218-AC49
Improve Tracking of Workplace
Injuries and Illnesses
1218-AC81
Amendments to the Cranes and
Derricks in Construction Standard
1218-AC84
Clarification of Employer's
Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each
Recordable Injury and Illness
1218-AC86
Cranes and Derricks in Construction:
Operator Certification
1218-AC87
Updating OSHA Standards Based on
National Consensus Standards Eye and Face Protection
Final Rule Stage:
1218-AB47
Confined Spaces in Construction
1218-AB67
Electric Power Transmission and
Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment
1218-AB80
Walking Working Surfaces and
Personal Fall Protection Systems (Slips, Trips, and Fall Prevention)
1218-AC50
Occupational Injury and Illness
Recording and Reporting Requirements--NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions
1218-AC72
Vertical Tandem Lifts
Contracted labor, HR & Industry relations services are a
reasonably priced solution to your organization’s labor, HR & industry
relation’s needs. Do what other associations, contractors, labor
organizations and facility owners have done to ensure work site harmony &
productivity, contact GMCS @ wegregory@gregorymcs.com
for a customized quote on your contracted labor, HR & Industry relations
services. On the web @ www.gregorymcs.com
, Industry Blog @ http://www.gregorymcs.blogspot.com/
Source: RegInfo.gov
No comments:
Post a Comment