On March 31, 1999 OSHA announced a pilot program in the Midwest region to educate employees about OSHA’s whistleblower protections. OSHA wants workers to know they have the right to report safety and health problems without fear of employer reprisals. OSHA will distribute a brochure on the subject, printed in English, Polish and Spanish. Strengthened legislative efforts also are planned.
23
Mar
Dipping and Coating Operations
On March 23, 1999 OSHA revised it’s standard for dipping and coating operations. The standard can be found at 29 CFR Section 1910.108 and Section 1910.94(d).
07
Mar
Amended Confined Space Entry Standard
Effective February 1, 1999 new requirements apply to employee/union rights, outside rescue services, and training. See 29 CFR 1910.146.
07
Mar
New Forklift Training Standard
Effective March 1, 1999 new powered industrial truck operator training requirements go into effect. See 29 CFR 1910.178(1)
15
Feb
Residential Lead Paint Enforcement
EPA has begun to enforce its Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule which requires the disclosure of information concerning lead-based paint and its hazards in residential housing, at the time of sale or lease. See 40 CFR Pt. 745, subpart F. EPA inspectors are performing surprise inspections at, among other places, real estate brokerage and rental offices.
15
Feb
Constitutional Challenges to Retroactive Superfund
A recent Supreme Court decision gives new life to PRP challenges to the retroactive application of Superfund. In Eastern Enterprises v. Apfel, 118 S. Ct. 2121 (June 25, 1998), the Supreme Court held a retroactive requirement to fund health care costs an unconstitutional taking, applying takings law for the first time to the imposition of liability to pay claims.
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