OSHA Concludes Excavations Act Review (4/18)
OSHA is making available its look-back study for
the agency's construction standard on excavations. The Regulatory Flexibility
Act of 1980 directs OSHA to review and evaluate the effectiveness of its
standards and the impact those standards have had on lowering injuries,
illnesses and fatalities in the workplace. The agency undertook the review of
the standard to determine whether the rule should be continued without change
or should be amended or revoked. OSHA concluded the standard should remain in
effect, but it will issue some improved guidance and training materials to help
employers keep their employees safe. Details of the look-back appeared in the
March 29Federal Register. See link below for
details.
