On Nov. 28, a federal judge decided the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can begin enforcing its rule restricting safety incentives and drug testing programs, according to www.bna.com. Judge Sam Lindsay of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas said the industry organizations and employers seeking a temporary injunction against enforcing the rule had failed to show there would be irreparable harm to them if OSHA moved forward with enf

OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations, fiscal year 2016 1. Fall Protection – General Requirements This standard outlines where fall protection is required, which systems are appropriate for given situations, the proper construction and installation of safety systems, and proper supervision of employees prevent falls. It is designed to protect employees on walking/working surfaces (horizontal or vertical) with an unprotected side or edge above 6 feet. 2. Hazard Communication Thi