An Orlando missile manufacturing facility faces federal penalties after a December fire injured multiple workers and revealed serious safety violations involving chemical and explosive hazards.
A new OSHA proposal would limit the use of the General Duty Clause in cases where workplace hazards are considered inherent to professional, athletic, or entertainment activities.
A new proposal would exempt workers using filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators from mandatory medical evaluations, citing minimal physiological risk.
The National Safety Council and NCCCO Foundation highlight the dangers of heat exposure in crane operations and outline practical solutions including education, policy updates, and technology.
A new funding opportunity supports the development of creative tools to improve safety and health training for workers in high-hazard industries, from forestry to construction.
A successful safety footwear program goes beyond compliance—it delivers visibility, selection, service, and employee-centered protection that reduces injuries and supports a strong safety culture.
Citing limited benefit and existing recordkeeping requirements, OSHA ends its rulemaking effort to add a musculoskeletal disorders column to the OSHA 300 Log.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration moves to limit discretionary enforcement by district officials, citing legal and constitutional concerns.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s plan to cut 63 federal rules signals a major shift—safety pros must stay vigilant as deregulation reshapes compliance, training, and oversight.
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