OSHA has quietly announced the spring semi-annual regulatory agenda, a compilation of the many issues being undertaken or considered by the agency and a look at when the agency expects action on the issues. This agenda is supposed to be a “blueprint” for the agency to follow when tackling each of the issues; however in recent years the agenda has become something that many consider a complete “wish list” as most of the activity is never concluded on time.
Notwithstanding this fact, it is worthwhile to take a look at the agenda and review the top issues of interest to AIHA and our members. Here’s a look at the spring 2014 semi-annual agenda: