OSHA’s Birmingham Region renewing series of emphasis programs

OSHA's Birmingham region is extending five Regional Emphasis Programs for five years starting October 1, including focus areas on landscaping, horticultural services, noise hazards, and powered industrial equipment. These renewed programs will increase regulatory attention and enforcement activities in these specific safety areas for construction and related industries.

Birmingham, AL — OSHA’s Birmingham area office is set to renew five Regional Emphasis Programs. According to recently published notices, the following REPs will be extended for five years from their Oct. 1 effective date: Landscaping and horticultural services Noise hazards Powered industrial…

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