OSHA Proposes Changes to On-Site Consultation Program
OSHA has proposed to revise its regulations for the federally-funded On-site Consultation Program. OSHA states its purpose is to (1) clarify the Assistant Secretary’s ability to define sites that would receive inspections regardless of SHARP exemption status; (2) allow Compliance Safety and Health Officers to proceed with enforcement visits resulting from referrals at sites undergoing Consultation visits and at sites that have been awarded SHARP status; and (3) limit the deletion period from OSHA’s programmed inspection schedule for those employers participating in the SHARP program. Comments are due November 2, 2010. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-22058.htm