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Washington, D.C. – On June 15, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a News Release “reminding employers that worker safety remains a priority amid both coronavirus and common workplace hazards.” In the News Release, OSHA recommends various actions for employers to consider as they begin to reopen and restart…
Read MoreWashington, D.C. – On May 28, CWS sent a letter to the House Education and Labor Committee’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections for their hearing, “Examining the Federal Government’s Actions to Protect Workers from COVID-19.” In the letter, CWS advised Congress against passing legislation that would, at this time, require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
Read MoreWashington, D.C. – On May 15, 2020, CWS launched its new website. The coalition, composed of numerous associations and employers that believe in improving workplace safety, strongly believes this new site will be a more effective and efficient resource for employers, employees, and policymakers to work together to achieve workplace safety across the country. Our…
Read MoreThroughout the COVID-19 public health crisis, OSHA has released and frequently updated guidance and resources on workplace safety as it relates to the pandemic. To view more news, standards, and guidance, visit OSHA’s COVID-19 Resources Page.
Read MoreWashington, D.C. – On August 19, 2019, CWS submitted comments on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Request for Information on the control of hazardous energy. In our comments CWS supported OSHA’s decision to modernize its Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety standard but cautioned the agency against creating greater burdens for employers. CWS encouraged OSHA to contemplate…
Read MoreWashington, D.C. – On September 28, 2018, CWS submitted comments to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the agency’s proposed alterations to its 2016 rulemaking, Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses. The 2016 rulemaking had numerous fundamental flaws, and CWS, therefore, was very supportive of OSHA’s decision to revise the rule. In our comments…
Read More“As the Coalition for Workplace Safety recently pointed out, this regulation does ‘nothing to improve worker health and safety,’ it ‘directly contradicts both clear statutory language and two U.S. Court of Appeals rulings,’ and it also represents ‘one of the most egregious end runs around Congress’ power to write the laws.’ The Majority Leader’s comments…
Read MoreSee the CWS letter here.
Read MoreThe Coalition for Workplace Safety sent letters to key leaders of the House of Represenatives and the Senate seeking action on harmful OHSA regulation.
Read MoreCWS ISSUES STATEMENT OPPOSING NEW OSHA INJURY REPORTING RULE Says Rule Will Not Advance Cause of Workplace Safety Washington, D.C. — Despite repeated requests and appeals to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration has issued a rule today that will profoundly – and negatively – impact the American business community. …
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