Musculoskeletal disorders column still on OSHA's agenda

OSHA reopened the rulemaking record to allow comments regarding the recordkeeping regulations on musculoskeletal disorders.

OSHA proposed to restore a column on the OSHA 300 log if a case is a musculoskeletal disorder. The proposed rule would not change the existing recordkeeping requirements about when and under what circumstances employers must record work-related injuries and illnesses. The deadline for comments has passed.

Read more at the WorkersComp Forum homepage.

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Food flavorings focus of NIOSH exposure recommendations (09/27/11)

July 14, 2011

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