US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements

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US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that it has issued seven letters of interpretation to ensure the consistent and transparent application of federal workplace safety and health standards.As part of the Trump Administration’s broader emphasis on compliance assistance, OSHA’s letters of interpretation provide official explanations of the agency’s requirements and how they apply to specific workplace situations and hazardous conditions posed by employers, employees, or other parties.“From construction to engineering, OSHA is providing decisive guidance after gathering feedback from employers, demonstrating our opinion letter program has already been effective,” said Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling. “This effort is a key component of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive strategy to educate the public ...
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US Department of Labor Georgia road contractors to promote workplace safety during I-285 I-20 East interchange project

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US Department of Labor, Georgia road contractors to promote workplace safety during I-285, I-20 East interchange project
Participants: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute for Safety, Health and Environmental Services Archer Western E.R. Snell What: OSHA has signed a strategic partnership with two Georgia firms engaged in a joint-venture, Archer Western – an Atlanta construction company – and E.R. Snell – a Snellville construction company – to promote worker safety and health during reconstruction of the I-285 and I-20 East highway interchange. Background: The partnership seeks to prevent worker injuries and reduce exposure to hazards using a public-private approach. The initiative will assist contractors in creating and using safety and health management systems, and training to ensure workers, employers and supervisors know how to remain safe and healthy. The expansive project includes reconstruction of the interchanges on Atlanta’s east side, widening of I-20 West, improved alignments of ramps connecting I-285 and I-20, construction of westbound I-20’s access road and an additional lane for the eastbound I-20 access road, and installation of noise barriers. Bridges on I-20 over Miller, Fairington and Snapfinger roads and Snapfinger Creek will also be replaced or widened. OSHA’s Strategic Partnership Program works with employers, employees, professional and trade associations, labor organizations and other stakeholders to establish specific goals, strategies and performance measures to improve worker safety and health. Quote: “This public-private partnership will help workers, employers and others on the I-285 and I-20 East interchange reconstruction project to recognize and avoid the types of hazards people face while working on major construction projects,” explained OSHA Atlanta-East Area Office Director Joshua Turner in Atlanta. “At the same time, we ask drivers to heed all warning signs and speed limits to prevent the dangers moving vehicles create in active construction zones.”

Published at June 25, 2023 at 05:00PM
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