Author Question: Briefly describe OSHA's latest record-keeping requirements. What will be an ideal ... (Read 105 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jul 26, 2018

Briefly describe OSHA's latest record-keeping requirements.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain how the following processes relating to OSHA standards are accomplished: passage of a new standard; request for a temporary variance; appealing a standard.

What will be an ideal response?

aburgess · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

OSHA's goals for the new record-keeping and reporting system were as follows:
Simplify all aspects of the process
Improve the quality of records
Meet the needs of a broad base of stakeholders
Improve access for employees
Minimize the regulatory burden
Reduce vaguenessgive clear guidance
Promote the use of data from the new system in local safety and health programs

Answer to Question 2

After a standard has been passed, it becomes effective on the date prescribed. This is not necessarily the final step in the appeals process, however. A standard, either permanent or temporary, may be appealed by any person who is opposed to it.
An appeal must be filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals serving the geographic region in which the complainant lives or does business. Appeal paperwork must be initiated within 60 days of a standard's approval. However, the filing of one or more appeals does not delay the enforcement of a standard unless the court of appeals handling the matter mandates a delay. Typically, the new standard is enforced as passed until a ruling on the appeal is handed down.
Occasionally, an employer may be unable to comply with a new standard by the effective date of enforcement. In such cases, the employer may petition OSHA at the state or federal level for a variance.