OSHA Releases Draft Safety & Health Program Management Guidelines

The guidelines were first published in 1989, and are now being updated by the Agency to reflect modern technology and practices. These guidelines are intended to help employers establish health and safety management plans at their workplaces. Key principles include finding and fixing hazards before they cause injury or illness, and making sure that workers have a voice in safety and health. The guidelines are advisory only and do not create any new legal obligations or alter existing obligations created by OSHA standards or regulations.  OSHA is seeking comments on the draft by Feb.15, 2016.  For more information please contact Marci Kinter at govtaffairs@sgia.org.