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OSHA has announced that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. is applying to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to include an additional testing site in Taiwan. This recognition shows that TUV Rheinland meets the standards for safety testing and certification of certain products. OSHA is seeking public comments on this preliminary approval and will make a final decision after considering all feedback. Comments must be submitted by January 14, 2025.

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) 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.

OSHA has announced that FM Approvals LLC is applying for an expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes five new test standards for its scope of recognition. OSHA also proposes adding a new test standard to the NRTL Program's list, subject to public comment. The public can submit feedback by March 15, 2021, before OSHA makes a final decision.

OSHA has announced that QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. will expand its role as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding five new test standards to what QPS is authorized to handle. OSHA's decision was based on a thorough review of QPS's application and capabilities, with no public comments opposing the expansion. The expansion is effective as of December 30, 2024, and QPS must follow specific conditions and report any changes in its operations.

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.

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 has requested public comments on a new information collection related to injuries from operating mechanical power presses. This request is part of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's efforts in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They aim to gather data on incidents involving employee injuries, including details such as the cause and the number of people involved, to improve workplace safety. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection until January 13, 2025.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard. This proposal, submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity, utility, and the burden it may impose. Comments are accepted until March 12, 2021, and can be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.

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.