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 ...

The U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA have proposed the first-ever federal safety standard addressing excessive heat in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the goal ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plans to apply the worker safety and health standards used for cranes and derricks to demolition and underground construction work under its direct ...

Employers should be aware of two separate developments in the workplace safety space that occurred last week – and prepare for some anticipated changes. On January 14, the Department of Health and ...

The Trump administration has launched a new workplace safety initiative called OSHA Cares, signaling a shift in how the federal government approaches enforcement, inspections and compliance assistance ...

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 ...

OSHA compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about creating safer, healthier workplaces. From hazard assessments to digital certification tracking, 2026 brings clearer guidelines and higher ...

Like most rural volunteer fire departments, the Natoma, Kansas, department uses old fire protection gear. Proposed OSHA rules could require Fire Chief Keith Koelling to replace it all with new gear ...

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