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Notable issues in OSHA's 2012 regulatory agenda include:
Backing Mobile Equipment
Possibly the main issue to watch would be an OSHA inquiry that
eventually could lead to new requirements for limitations of
exposure to equipment backing (e.g., traffic direction
requirements, prohibitions against backing, and prohibiting or
limiting traffic in areas of operation, particularly foot traffic).
Also significant would be mandates related to devices that alert
persons against backing equipment hazards.
Devices may fall into one of two principal categories: 1) those
that warn persons in the vicinity that equipment is backing (back
up alarms, warning lights issues have to do with the distance,
audibility, visibility, coverage, other distractions and selective
operation); and 2) those that detect persons in the danger zone
(such as cameras, mirrors, proximity detectors and spotters).
Head Protection
OSHA is updating the personal protective equipment (PPE)
standard for head protection for general construction and maritime
industries to conform to current ANSI Z89.1.
Walking Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection
Systems
OSHA is updating protections against slips, trips and falls on
walking/working surfaces to conform to national industry consensus
standards. A final rule is expected in October.
Electrical Transmission &
Distribution
Revised Electric Transmission and Distribution rules 1926.950
and 1910.269 are in final stages and pending Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) review.
Cranes & Derricks – Digger
Exemption
OSHA will publish a direct final rule exempting digger derricks
from the new Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard.
With a direct final rule where opposition is not expected, OSHA
skips the proposed rule step, but public comments are accepted
prior to the rule's effective date.
If there are adverse comments, the direct final rule would
likely be withdrawn and regular rulemaking would be initiated.
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