Mid-January already? Brrrrr! It’s cold almost everywhere in the country, so be sure that your outdoor employees or those working in unheated spaces are paying attention to the things they need to do to keep them safe. Frostbite or hypothermia are both no joke! Warm dry clothing appropriate to the weather and plenty of rest breaks in a heated space are crucial to help our colleagues weather the winter. Now, here’s a look at the week’s regulatory news:
PHMSA
The agency has released its first tranche of Special Permit (SP) actions for 2026. See the results at the links below:
OSHA
The agency issued a delay in compliance dates for the recent revisions to the 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard or HCS. The delay extends the mandatory compliance dates of the four various regulatory tiers by four months each, with the first such extension occurring this year and the last in 2028. See the specific tiers and their respective compliance extension dates at the link below:
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