Federal safety officials have proposed more than $1 million in penalties after a follow-up inspection found repeated excavation and workplace safety violations.
Shrader Homes Inc. was cited after inspectors found workers exposed to multiple hazards at a White City framing site, including unprotected heights, damaged ladders and missing eye protection, marking several serious and repeat violations.
The U.S. Department of Labor has appointed new leaders to direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the Office of Disability Employment Policy. The appointments are aimed at strengthening workplace safety, compliance, and worker protection across industries.
A new two-year agreement between OSHA and the Recycled Materials Association will provide resources and training to help employers and workers reduce hazards in the recycling sector.
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has fined Purelight Power LLC more than $250,000 for repeated violations of fall protection rules after inspectors found rooftop workers unprotected at dangerous heights.
Following multiple 2024 inspections, Newark-based RRC Home Improvement agrees to pay $155,000 and implement enhanced safety measures to protect roofing workers.
New policy expands penalty reductions for small employers and incentivizes quick hazard abatement to improve workplace safety.
Public feedback is being requested on the continued approval of information collection for a national program that fosters voluntary partnerships to advance workplace safety and health.
Swensen’s Magic Markets violated federal child labor laws by assigning dangerous tasks to underage workers and failing to pay overtime.
A proposed HHS reorganization would dissolve NIOSH, merging its worker safety programs into the new Administration for a Healthy America.
Fabcon Precast has been fined and placed on probation after an OSHA investigation into a Grove City incident where a worker died due to a malfunctioning pneumatic door.
A new initiative aims to improve how individuals and organizations access official guidance on complex workplace regulations across five key enforcement divisions.
A cross-sector aviation forum gathered in D.C. to address ramp worker safety hazards and explore collaborative safety solutions.
A House subcommittee hearing examined OSHA's recent actions and explored how to refocus the agency on workplace safety without overstepping its authority.
Labor and safety groups sued to reverse staffing and program cuts at NIOSH, citing risks to worker health.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration marks 50 years of advancing workplace safety through education, outreach and enforcement.
A nationwide campaign highlighting the importance of roadway work zone safety through education, events, and awareness.
The U.S. Department of Labor has removed Morton Salt’s Weeks Island Mine from its pattern of violations list following marked improvements in safety and compliance.
Labor attorney Samuel Pond shares his take on OSHA’s uncertain future and how safety professionals can respond in times of uncertainty.
The U.S. DOL announces key senior political appointees across various offices to support Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in advancing President Trump’s mission of prioritizing American workers and retirees.