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On January 14, 2020, the Secretary of Labor appointed four new members to the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH). The newly appointed members include Leanne Cobb as a public representative, Rebecca Reindel from the AFL-CIO as a labor representative, Amy K. Harper from the National Safety Council as a management representative, and Kathleen Dobson from Alberici Constructors, Inc. as a safety representative. NACOSH is a committee that advises the government on occupational safety and health issues, with members chosen for their expertise in these fields.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection related to the Mechanical Power Presses Standard under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Public comments are requested on various aspects of the information collection, such as its necessity, accuracy, and the burden it may impose on respondents. The goal is to ensure mechanical power presses are safe and that safety devices are functioning correctly to prevent worker injuries. Comments must be submitted by March 12, 2021.

OSHA has announced that SolarPTL, LLC. is seeking to renew its status as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This recognition means SolarPTL can conduct independent safety testing and certify products for compliance with OSHA standards. The agency is inviting public comments on the renewal application by February 18, 2021. OSHA will make a final decision after reviewing comments and assessing the application against the set standards.

In this notice, OSHA, part of the Department of Labor, announces that CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). OSHA has made a preliminary finding in favor of this application. They are also proposing to add four new testing standards to their list of suitable test standards, asking for public comments on this proposal. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by March 10, 2021.

OSHA announced UL LLC's application for expanding its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). UL requested to add 14 test standards to its scope, for which OSHA has made a preliminary decision to grant the expansion. In addition, OSHA proposed adding eight new test standards to its program's list and is seeking public comments on these matters until March 10, 2021. Comments and requests can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, with more information available on the OSHA website.

The Department of Labor is asking the public to comment on its plan to collect information about workplace injuries and illnesses, a procedure overseen by OSHA. They have submitted this request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public responses are invited until March 31, 2025, which can be made online. This information helps OSHA ensure safe working conditions and supports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in generating national data on workplace injuries and illnesses.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection concerning blasting operations and the use of explosives. This notice is part of a process where the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The DOL emphasizes that this collection is important for employee safety, ensuring accountability for explosives, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and suggestions to minimize the impact on businesses.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has decided to end its rulemaking process concerning COVID-19 exposure in healthcare settings. Originally, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in 2021 to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19, but with the COVID-19 public health emergency over, OSHA believes a standard focusing on broader infectious diseases is more appropriate for long-term worker protection. Instead of finalizing a separate COVID-19 regulation, OSHA will concentrate resources on creating comprehensive rules addressing various infectious diseases, including COVID-19, to better safeguard healthcare workers.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a notice correcting errors in a previous document published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2025, regarding a proposal to extend approval of information collection requirements for the Lead in Construction Standard. The initial document had incorrect Office of Management and Budget (OMB) numbers, which this notice addresses by providing the correct OMB Control Number 1218-0189. This action is consistent with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the correction was directed by Amanda Wood Laihow, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.

OSHA has announced that CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has requested to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow CSA to include four additional testing standards within its scope. OSHA has made a preliminary finding that CSA meets the requirements for this expansion and invites the public to comment by March 10, 2021. The final decision will be made by the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health after considering the public comments.