OSHAObserver.com is a blog dedicated to covering the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with a particular focus on how its policies can impact worker safety and the responsibilities of risk managers.  I contributed to the blog from its inception until its retirement in 2010.

OSHA Secretary Lays Out Five Green Reform Principles – Article on new OSHA direction was picked up and circulated by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Identifying Dust Explosion Risks – An Overview for Risk Managers – An article summarizing some of the key concepts behind dust explosion dangers in the work place.

Hazardous Materials – Hazard Communications Standards – An examination of recent OSHA policy decisions regarding hazard communications standards.

Site-Specific Targeting 2009 – Important Information for Risk Managers – A description of OSHA’s SST-09 program.