By Brent I. Clark, Kay R. Bonza, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA recently updated its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries (NEP), adding a targeting methodology for industries with high employer-reported amputation statistics. Instruction CPL 03-00-022 (Dec. 10, 2019).
We had previously blogged about the previous 2015 update, OSHA Updates Emphasis Program on
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Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has 
Seyfarth Synopsis: EPA, in an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, requests comments on adding certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the TRI chemical list.
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has just updated its “
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Seyfarth Synopsis: New 
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA recently released new publications directed towards safety professionals and managers. The publications offer guidance on what to look for during worksite safety check walk-arounds. In addition, OSHA suggests that the employer’s completed 300 logs may be used by the employer as a guide 
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has just reminded temporary staffing agencies and their clients (i.e., host employers) that they are jointly responsible for a temporary employee’s safety and health in two new guidance documents relating to respiratory protection, noise exposure, and hearing conservation. Temporary agencies and host employers 
Seyfarth Synopsis: MSHA just announced its Final Rule on Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines. 
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA may refuse to allow its compliance officers to testify in civil tort proceedings.