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Amid legal dispute, OSHA delays electronic record-submission requirement

Nearly half a million employers nationwide are affected by an OSHA requirement that they electronically file summaries of their illness-and-injury logs with OSHA by July 1. Amid legal challenges, however, the deadline has been postponed indefinitely.

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OSHA looks to states for workplace violence prevention ideas

A standard that took effect in California in April specifies steps that employers of healthcare professionals must take to develop and enact workplace violence prevention plans. It has been hailed as the first of its kind, and the federal government is now asking whether it should follow the state's lead.

June: An entire month of safety

The National Safety Council (NSC), an Illinois-based safety advocacy group that promotes safety in homes, workplaces, and communities across the country, has designated the month of June as National Safety Month.

17F Updates: June updates cover bonus forms

We’ve updated the rest of the customizable forms provided with the OSHA medical manual and dental manuals. Previously, these forms were available in Tab 10 as well as on a CD-ROM, but going forward, the forms will be available as downloads.



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