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Federal OSHA Considering Revocation of ADOSH State Plan
Here is the link to the Federal Register where OSHA mentioned the Arizona State Plan for Occupational Safety and Health and their proposed reconsideration and revocation: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-04-21/html/2022-08424.htm. The period for public comment is open until May 26th, 2022.
OSHA Heat Stress Emphasis Program
ADOSH has 60 days from April 8th, 2022 to notify Federal OSHA if they will be adopting the National Emphasis Inspection Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. You can view the details of the Compliance Directive here: https://www.osha.gov/enforcement/directives/cpl-03-00-024
You can view the status of this directive and others at: https://www.osha.gov/stateplans/adoption#directives
Fed OSHA Recordkeeping Proposed Rulemaking
In case you missed it, check out a recent announcement from the Department of Labor about proposed changes to the recordkeeping standard 1904.41.
Read MoreThe COVID19 Formal Rulemaking Process Resumes
OSHA is accepting comments and has scheduled a public hearing on the development of a final standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Submit comments or requests to testify at the hearing by April 22.
2022 – 2023 Slate of Candidates
ASSP Arizona Chapter Nominations Committee is pleased to present the following Slate of Candidates. The Slate was approved by the Nominating Committee on Feb. 14, 2022. This Slate has been developed for the election of Chapter Officers for the 2022 – 2023 Chapter Year. Per the By Laws, the election will be held during the April Chapter Meeting, if the required quorum of members is present. The Slate must be posted on the Chapter web page 30 days prior to the election.
Past President – Christopher Brandon (automatic succession)
President – Brandy Farris Ware Miller (automatic succession)
President-Elect – Nicholas Sexton (automatic succession)
Vice President – Jon Cordoba (running unopposed)
Secretary – Jo Piña (running unopposed)
Treasure – David Bellmont (running unopposed)
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Welch – Nominations Committee Chair
See below for candidate bios:
Read More2022 Virtual Arizona Distracted Driving Summit
Check out the multitude of content available on the Arizona Distracted Driving Summit website for their virtual event this year. AZASSP is a proud supporter of this annual event to highlight one of the most hazardous activities everyone does. You can also see AZASSP Government Affairs Chair Jeremy Bethancourt featured in this segment on ABC15!