Late last year, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule addressing employer payment for personal protective equipment (PPE). This controversial standard was eight years in the making, and it took effect February 13 of this year. Enforcement will start on May 15—are you ready?
Under the rule, all PPE that is required under OSHA standards, with few exceptions, must be provided at no cost to the employee. The final rule also clarifies OSHA's requirements regarding payment for employee-owned PPE and replacement PPE.
Order this 90-minute audio conference recording that will clear up any questions you may have on this new PPE rule.
You and your colleagues will learn:
- What your obligations are under the new rule
- Which PPE is exempt and which is covered
- How the updated consensus standards affect the selection of PPE
- What you need to know about PPE and contractors/subcontractors
- Your rights concerning replacement of lost or abused PPE
- How to ensure you’re in compliance by the May 15 deadline
This audio conference was recorded on Friday, April 18, 2008
About Your Speaker:
Adele Abrams, Esq., CMSP, REA, is an attorney recognized as a national expert on occupational safety and health. She represents employers and contractors nationwide in OSHA and MSHA litigation and workers’ comp cases, and provides safety and health training and consultation services. She is a Certified Mine Safety Professional, a Department of Labor-approved trainer, and a trained mediator. She also is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the International Society of Mine Safety Professionals, and the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation. Abrams is chair of the National Safety Council’s Business & Industry division committee on regulatory and legal affairs.
Approved for Recertification Credit
This audio conference qualifies for Continuance of Certification (COC) credit. CSPs will earn 0.05 COC points for attending this audio conference.
