Top News -- Occupational Health & Safety

Western Swing: OSHA Opens Four New Area Offices

One is in Las Vegas, bringing praise from the congresswoman who district includes that city. The other three are in Oakland, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; and Phoenix, Ariz.

Dusti Gurule, the new sec rep for the Department of Labor, is based in Denver.

DOL Appoints New Regional Representative

Serving as the Department of Labor’s liaison in Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, the new “sec rep” is responsible for amplifying key programs and initiatives.

Broad New Category Proposed for Inspecting SHARP Participants

Imminent danger investigations, fatality/catastrophe investigations, and complaint investigations are already in the regulation; the added category would be "other critical inspections as determined by the Assistant Secretary."

The petition sent to OSHA seeks a standard setting an 80-hour maximum per week for medical residents.

OSHA May Limit Residents' Work Hours

Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels issued a statement Thursday saying the agency will review and consider a petition seeking an 80-hour maximum per week.

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