OSHA stayed busy in fiscal year 2019. The agency trained a record 1,392,611 workers on safety and health requirements through its various educational programs. OSHA also helped small employers identify 137,885 workplace hazards through its On-Site Consultation Program, which OSHA estimates protected 3.2 million workers from potential harm. Of particular note to employers, OSHA also continued a trend of increased onsite inspections, conducting 33,401 inspections to address hazards related to trenching, falls, chemical exposure, silica and other hazards. Employers should not expect much to change in 2020.
OSHA recently released its regulatory agenda for 2020. The highlights of the agenda include the following OSHA priorities: