OSHA has published its final interpretive rule under section 11(c). The section is concerned with regulations on whistleblower protection. It prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who engage in protected activity. It also includes those employees complaining about unsafe or unhealthful working conditions. The revised final interpretive rule also clarifies the causal connection between the protected activity and the adverse action (29 CFR 1977.6). OSHA also revised the regulation by adding terms to reflect the full scope of section 11(c)’s …
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Power linemen face many electrical hazards as they work on live as well as dead electrical power lines. They may install or replace distribution equipment such as capacitor banks, distribution transformers on poles, insulators, and fuses, among other activities related to electrical lines. Linemen use ropes, knots, and lifting equipment as a part of their duties. Linemen may have to complete these procedures with rudimentary manual tools in areas with limited access. Such conditions are common in rural or mountainous …
As workplace safety advocates become more powerful, their critics have also become more vocal. Topics of public safety often have very divided opinions. The topic of workplace safety is no exception. The problem is that we require health and safety regulations. What makes them so vital? To understand that, you must first consider where we came from, rather than where we are now. Here we will be talking about five big workplace disasters caused by negligence. We will be looking …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) employs inspectors to review and improve workplace conditions. So this is done per federal health and safety regulations. Becoming an OSHA inspector might be rewarding if you’re passionate about workplace safety. So you can choose from one of three OSHA career tracks. First, gain certifications as needed, depending on your interests as a health reviewer. Acquiring the Required Education to Become an OSHA Inspector Choosing from one of three Career Paths Potential inspectors can …
