This Week’s Top OSHA Related News

OSHA announces the launch of its annual Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers, aiming to raise awareness and educate workers and employers about the dangers of working in hot weather.
OSHA signs alliance with the American Staffing Association to work together to further protect temporary employees from workplace hazards.
OSHA renews alliance with Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (EJATT) to further commit itself to protecting electrical workers against arc blast, arc flash, and other hazards that occur when installing electrical systems.
OSHA solicits applications under the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program through two separate and distinct announcements, with a total of $7 million available for nonprofit organizations.
Railroad found in violation of the whistleblower provisions of the Federal Railroad Safety Act ordered to pay more than $526,000 to terminated workers.

OSHA Legal Developments and Defense Strategies