On July 2, 2024, OSHA released its long-awaited proposed rule to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses in the workplace. OSHA initiated the rulemaking process in October 2021 as part of its ...

After 11 trench-related fatalities this year, OSHA is calling on employers to implement proven safeguards to prevent collapses and protect workers from deadly excavation hazards. Following a series of ...

Federal safety and health agency updated and extended emphasis program for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards until 2031 as advocates warn of declining workplace safety enforcement under the ...

Employers looking for help on how to structure their workplace safety and health programs just received a roadmap from OSHA’s new Safety Champions Program. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, ...

H.R. 86, “Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act (NOSHA),” was introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), with the stated purpose of abolishing federal OSHA, leaving it up to the states ...

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than ...

The proposed rule would give employers in industries such as manufacturing, waste and warehousing more time to equip all fixed ladders with a personal fall arrest or safety system.

OSHA is shifting towards providing guidance letters to employers, signaling a move from punitive measures to supportive compliance strategies. The DOT is targeting illegal immigrant drivers and ...

Inspectors issued more than 100 safety violations and millions in fines. Yet deaths and injuries continued. Scroll to continue The police lieutenant sounded unnerved as he stepped inside the old ...

(WLUK) -- A Laona company says it will challenge nearly $270,000 in fines resulting from a safety inspection last fall. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued four repeat, ...

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