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July 19, 2017
OSHA to Launch Online Electronic Reporting Form on August 1
July 2017 – On August 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will launch a web-based form that will allow employers to electronically submit required injury and illness data from their completed 2016 OSHA Form 300A. The webpage will offer three options for submitting data, and includes information on reporting requirements, a list of
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July 5, 2017
OSHA Soliciting Suggestions for the Voluntary Protection Programs
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) will hold a stakeholder meeting July 17, 2017, in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future direction of the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). The discussion will include comments and suggestions from the public on potential avenues for action. In addition to the in-person meeting, a docket has been
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June 29, 2017
OSHA Proposes to Delay Compliance Date for Electronic Reporting Rule
On June 27, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a delay in the electronic reporting compliance date of the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses rule from July 1, 2017, to December 1, 2017. The agency published the final rule on May 12, 2016, and has determined
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May 19, 2017
New OSHA Electronic Reporting Rule Suspended
On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) indefinitely suspended the new electronic reporting rule that was to go into effect on July 1. OSHA indicated that it wanted to further investigate employer concerns raised about the new rule. As of the day of its action, OSHA had not yet established
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May 8, 2017
NIA Board of Directors Adopts New Bylaw Changes
Reston, VA—May 8, 2017—The National Insulation Association’s (NIA’s) Board of Directors voted unanimously at its recent meeting during NIA’s 62nd Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, to make 3 amendments to the NIA Bylaws. The changes allow Associate (Manufacturer) members to be nominated and hold office within the association, allow Active members to vote on Regional
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May 3, 2017
OSHA—2013 Interpretative Letter
May 2017—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently taken action to rescind the February 2013 interpretative letter, also known as the Fairfax memo, which permitted employees at non-union companies to designate a non-employee union representative to accompany an OSHA compliance officer as he/she conducted a site compliance inspection. The Fairfax memo was issued
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May 3, 2017
NIA Receives Best of the Web Honors for New Website
Reston, Virginia—May 2017—The National Insulation Association (NIA) is pleased to announce that the organization’s newly redesigned website, www.Insulation.org, was recently honored by Media Industry News (min), the industry authority for magazine media news, networking, awards, and events. NIA received an honorable mention distinction in the category of Redesign/Relaunch, which honors exceptional work in the digital
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April 13, 2017
OSHA Delays Enforcement of Crystalline Silica Standard in the Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry. Originally scheduled to begin June 23, 2017, enforcement will now begin September 23, 2017. OSHA will be conducting additional outreach and providing educational materials and guidance for employers. OSHA expects employers in the
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April 3, 2017
NIA Announces New 2017–2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Reston, Virginia—April 3, 2017—The National Insulation Association (NIA) is pleased to announce its officers for 2017–2018, led by NIA’s new President, Darrel Bailey. The new slate of officers and representatives assumed their positions following a majority vote by the NIA membership during NIA’s Business Session, which took place on March 30, 2017, at NIA’s 62nd
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March 31, 2017
NIA Announces the 2016 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award Winners
Phoenix, Arizona—March 31, 2017—The National Insulation Association (NIA) announced the 2016 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award winners at its 62nd Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 30, 2017. NIA’s Safety Award is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. NIA created the award program more than