WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This initiative aims to enhance workplace safety by reducing the risks of amputations and other injuries in manufacturing facilities across the United States.
Under the renewed program, OSHA will conduct targeted inspections of manufacturing businesses to ensure compliance with machine safety practices, particularly those involving the operation, servicing, or maintenance of equipment. Inspections will focus on hazards linked to unguarded machines and improper handling of energy sources that could lead to amputations.
Key updates to the program include an updated list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes to identify establishments for inclusion and improved coding instructions for OSHA Information Systems. Additionally, the enhanced program now allows facilities inspected under the NEP within the past two years, without any reported amputations, to be removed from the inspection list.
The renewed program, replacing a version which expired on June 27, 2025, will remain in effect for the next five years. By maintaining its focus on identifying and mitigating hazards in workplaces where machinery poses a significant risk, the program underscores OSHA’s ongoing commitment to promoting safer manufacturing environments.
OSHA encourages employers in the manufacturing sector to evaluate their safety practices and ensure proper machine guarding and energy control measures are in place to protect workers and prevent accidents. This strategic effort aims to safeguard employees and reinforce occupational safety standards nationwide.
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