August 22, 2012 at 09:08 PM
OSHA is rolling out a major reorganization of its Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP) that includes a new office to provide technical assistance to the field concerning high-risk occupational chemical hazards, according to internal agency documents obtained by Inside OSHA Online. The new branch of enforcement, called the Office of Chemical Process Safety and Enforcement Initiatives (OCPSEI), will develop a comprehensive program for safety inspections and investigations related to chemical safety and health, the documents say. The enforcement division will also ramp up use of corporate-wi