On August 29th the Dept. of Labor announced their plans to clarify & strengthen worker’s right to have an authorized employee representative during a workplace walk around inspection by OSHA. Workers have long had this right and many unions have used this right to ensure employers are not able to distract or sidetrack inspectors from … [Read more…]
Workers have long known that hot and or cold conditions in the workplace affect their ability to perform their work duties safely without harm to themselves, their coworkers, their workplace and their work. The Dept. of Labor has also recognized this and has attempted to rectify the situation through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration‘s … [Read more…]
It’s not too early to put this on your calendar because you aren’t going to want to miss it. Why? Because for the first time since the start of the pandemic #COSHCON will be live and in-person! That’s right, you’ll have to opportunity to learn, share and network with 100s of workplace health and safety … [Read more…]
Join WisCOSH on Friday, April 28 as we gather to remember those workers that didn’t make it home at the end of their shift in 2022. WisCOSH will host our annual Fight Like Hell For The Living event at the American Postal Worker‘s Hall (417 N. 3rd St., Milwaukee, WI) starting at 3pm. Join us … [Read more…]
Every year at this time [Feb. 1] OSHA requires employers to post the OSHA Form 300-A. It must remain posted until April 30. This is printed on the forms. The Standard that applies is 29 CFR 1904.32. It reads [in part]: 1904.32(a): Basic requirement. At the end of each calendar year, you must: 1904.32(a)(1): Review … [Read more…]