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• Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training ( February 1999 )
  

  This article summarizes OSHA's recently revised standard for for powered industrial trucks including who is covered by the regulation, the scope and training requirements for those who operate the above vehicle.

• Proposed OSHA Rule Could Force Redesign of 4.5 Million Jobs ( January 2000 )
  

  This article reviews the proposed OSHA rule which could effect 4.5 million jobs in the United States.

• Will the new ergonomics standard effect your business? ( September 1999 )
  

  This article summarizes OSHA's proposed regulations governing ergonomics standards for workplaces having manufacturing operations, manual handling operations and jobs where there is a way to record musculoskeletal disorders.

• OSHA Client Alert ( January 2000 )
  

  This alert reviews OSHA's proposal to regulate ergonomic injuries in the workplace. If the proposed rules are promulgated, OSHA will regulate musculoskeletal disorders.

• The Occupational Safety & Health Act ( January 2000 )
  

  This article provides a basic understanding of the Occupational Safety & Health Act as well as gives tips on protecting the interest of persons affected by the Act.

• Work at Home: OSHA?s About-Face on Home Offices ( April 2000 )
  

  This article summarizes OSHA's Directive that an employer is not responsible for the maintenance of home-based work-sites. However, this article recommends that employers are aware that the OSHA's Directive does not absolve an employer from all liabilities involving home-based workers.

• California's AB 1127:The "Be an Employer, Pay a Massive Penalty" Act ( November 1999 )
  

  This article summarizes the amendments to the California Occupational Safety and Health Act and highlights how the amendments will affect California employers.

• California's Controversial Ergonomics Regulation Is Upheld ( November 1999 )
  

  This article reviews Pulaski v. California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board which upheld the controversial ergonomics regulation and the decision's impact on California employers.

• Employers who use chemicals may soon maintain electronic MSDS ( April 2000 )
  

  This update summarizes the House of Representatives’ recently approved bill that states employers may soon be allowed to maintain material safety data sheets (MSDS) in electronic format.

• Workplace Exposure to Blood and Other Potentially Infectious Fluids ( March 2000 )
  

  Members have asked what type of training they should provide employees concerning bloodborne diseases, such as Hepa.