OSHA to push back inspections on steel erection standard
OSHA has decided it will forego conducting general schedule inspections on the new Steel Erection Standard for 60 days, until March 19, 2002. Until then, the agency will emphasize outreach and education to assist the industry in training employees on the new requirements, which take effect January 18, 2002.
OSHA wants to allow its field personnel, as well as employers and employees, to become familiar with the requirements of the new steel erection standard, according to OSHA Administrator John L. Henshaw. Although the agency will not conduct general schedule inspections, it will inspect fatalities and complaints.