Atlanta — OSHA Region 4 on Oct. 1 renewed a series of Regional Emphasis Programs.
According to notices published on federal OSHA’s website, the emphasis programs cover:
- Poultry processing facilities
- Noise hazards
- Powered industrial trucks
- Sanitation and cleanup operations
- Landscaping and horticultural services
The sanitation and cleanup operations REP covers North American Industry Classification System codes 311 (Food Manufacturing) and 3121 (Beverage Manufacturing). The landscaping and horticultural services REP covers NAICS codes 561730 (Landscaping and Horticultural Services), 541320 (Landscape Architectural Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services).
OSHA Region 4 – which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee – also issued updated guidance for expedited informal settlement agreements. Among the significant changes is the addition of the Mobile, AL, area office to the scope of the agreement.
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Original article published by Safety+Health an NSC publication