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The Executive Order 13999, titled "Protecting Worker Health and Safety", was issued by the President to prioritize protecting workers from COVID-19. The order directs the Secretary of Labor, through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to issue updated workplace safety guidance and consider emergency standards such as mask requirements. It also emphasizes coordination with state and local governments to protect public employees, and includes a national program to focus on violations that significantly endanger workers. Additionally, it encourages outreach efforts to inform workers of their rights, particularly in communities heavily impacted by the pandemic.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an interim final rule to manage the handling of retaliation complaints under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA), as part of anti-retaliation efforts. This rule outlines procedures for filing complaints, the investigation process, and the resolution, including possible appeals and judicial review, in cases of alleged retaliation against whistleblowers. The interim final rule is effective from January 14, 2025, and comments are invited until March 17, 2025, to refine these guidelines. The document ensures whistleblowers are protected when they report actions they reasonably believe to be violations of law, though it excludes employees of federally insured banks and credit unions, which are protected under different statutes.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval of information collection related to state occupational safety standards as part of the OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker Safety and Health. This extension would increase the total burden hours due to a rise in the number of participating employers. Public feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection requirements. Comments must be submitted by March 11, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or fax.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to safety standards in shipyard work. This request is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. They aim to minimize the paperwork burden while ensuring the safety requirements are useful and effective. The deadline for submitting comments is February 21, 2025, and they are encouraging feedback on ways to improve the information collection process.

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.

OSHA has announced its final decision to expand the scope of recognition for QAI Laboratories, Ltd. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This decision allows QAI to include twenty-one additional test standards in its scope. OSHA concluded that QAI meets the necessary requirements after examining their applications and capability. This recognition enables QAI to continue testing and certifying specific products, ensuring they meet safety standards.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a request to collect information. This information helps the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) support its On-Site Consultation Service for small and medium businesses, free of penalties or citations. The collected data could improve the safety and clarity of the service, and comments should be submitted by January 30, 2025, via the specified website. The Department wants to continue this information gathering for three more years.

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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has applied to expand their recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. This expansion involves adding fourteen more test standards to the scope of their recognized capabilities. OSHA is currently reviewing the applications and is seeking public comments on whether TUV Rheinland meets the requirements for this recognition expansion. Comments and requests for more time to comment should be submitted by February 18, 2021.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public comments on its plan to continue the information collection requirements for the Coke Oven Emissions Standard. This standard is in place to protect workers from the health risks associated with exposure to coke oven emissions. OSHA wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the information it collects and on ways to reduce the burden on employers. Comments must be submitted by April 29, 2025.