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ASSP GSJC Government Affairs Update

Hi GSJC Members,

Please review the latest Governmental Affairs update on March, 07, 2025.

Bill Introduced to Abolish OSHA
Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has introduced the NOSHA Act (H.R. 86), aiming to eliminate OSHA. Similar legislation has been proposed in the past. While the bill is unlikely to gain traction, ASSP is monitoring developments and will share updates as needed. Track the bill

ASSP Offers Key Insights on OSHA’s Proposed Heat Injury & Illness Prevention Standard
Informed by member input, ASSP submitted technical comments on OSHA’s proposed heat standard. Overall, ASSP supports a federal rule on preventing heat injury and illness but recommends revising the proposal to better align with ANSI/ASSP A10.50-2024. Read more

New Leaders at OSHA
Word from Washington, D.C., is that President Donald Trump will nominate David Keeling as assistant secretary for occupational safety and health. Keeling has held positions overseeing safety at both Amazon.com Inc. and UPS. In addition, Amanda Wood Laihow, a labor lawyer who served as a member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission from 2020 to 2023, is expected to be appointed the political deputy assistant secretary. OSHA’s leadership team also includes ASSP member Scott Ketcham, who was recently promoted to deputy assistant secretary after holding leadership roles with the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs and Directorate of Construction. We’ll continue to share updates with ASSP members.

Executive Order Freezes New Federal Regulations
The Trump administration has issued an executive order that suspends implementation of new federal regulations until an appointee of the administration reviews and decides whether to proceed with or retract the rule. The order pauses a range of OSHA’s rulemaking activities, including the agency’s heat injury and illness prevention and emergency response regulations. Read the order

Thanks,

Dawn Armstrong
VP of Governmental Affairs

CA Workplace Violence Prevention Plan required by a July 1, 2024

Purpose: The plan aims to mitigate workplace violence risks and ensure employee safety.

Components: The plan should include risk assessments, training programs, reporting procedures, and measures for addressing violent incidents.

Training: Employees should receive training on recognizing and responding to potential violence, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.

Reporting: Procedures for reporting incidents or threats of violence should be clearly outlined, with confidentiality and non-retaliation protections for reporting employees.

Review and Update: Regular review and update of the plan to reflect changing circumstances or new risks are necessary.

Reminder: this summary is not exhaustive, and employers should refer to the specific requirements outlined in the legislation here:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Workplace-Violence/General-Industry.html