Regulatory & Standards


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OSHA Seeks Public Input on Alliance Program Information Collection

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.

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Dumpster Safety Tips Every Construction Crew Should Follow

Improper dumpster use on job sites can lead to serious injuries—these expert-backed safety practices help reduce risks, protect workers, and keep construction waste management OSHA-compliant.

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OSHA Proposes Rule to Clarify Limits of General Duty Clause Enforcement

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.

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OSHA Proposes Easing Medical Evaluation Rules for Certain Respirator Use

A new proposal would exempt workers using filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators from mandatory medical evaluations, citing minimal physiological risk.

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OSHA Withdraws Proposal to Add MSD Column to Workplace Injury Log

Citing limited benefit and existing recordkeeping requirements, OSHA ends its rulemaking effort to add a musculoskeletal disorders column to the OSHA 300 Log.

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MSHA Proposes Major Rule Changes to Coal Mine Safety Plan Approvals

The Mine Safety and Health Administration moves to limit discretionary enforcement by district officials, citing legal and constitutional concerns.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer

What Workplace Deregulation Means for Safety: Navigating the Risks Behind the Rollbacks

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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Optimizing Safety Through FMEA Based Risk Assessments

Good safety systems help spot problems early and keep workers safe.



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How to Protect Workers from Falls—With or Without OSHA

OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.

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Amarillo College, U.S. Labor Department Launch Safety Training Alliance

Three-year OSHA partnership to provide free safety training and hazard prevention education for students, workers, and employers in high-risk industries.

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OSHA Renews Emphasis Program to Prevent Amputations in Manufacturing

The five-year program update expands industry targeting, removes low-risk sites from inspection lists, and sharpens focus on machine-related injury prevention.

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OSHA 10-Hour Training Offered at Penn State DuBois and Altoona This August

Designed for entry-level workers, the course covers OSHA standards, hazard prevention, and worker rights across multiple industries.

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North Carolina Labor Officials Urge Heat Safety as Temperatures Rise

Officials urge outdoor workers and employers to prevent heat illness with rest, water, and shade as part of the “Beat the Heat” campaign.

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Arizona Workers Demand Statewide Heat Protection Standard Amid Soaring Temperatures

As temperatures climb to 115°F, the Arizona Heat Standards Coalition and allies call on state officials to adopt enforceable protections for workers facing extreme heat.

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Nationwide Week of Action Launches to Demand Heat Protections for U.S. Workers

National COSH and allies mobilize across the U.S. as OSHA begins hearings on historic federal heat safety rule.

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Coal Stockpile Collapse Traps Bulldozer Operator in Latest Safety Alert

A recent fatal entrapment incident has prompted MSHA to reissue safety guidance, highlighting ongoing risks in surface coal operations and the importance of stockpile stability, cab protections, and mobile equipment protocols.

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Job Corps Center Closures Prompt Concern Over Future OSHA Safety Training Access

A phased pause at federally funded Job Corps sites raises questions about how entry-level workers in high-risk industries will access essential safety and workforce readiness programs.

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New Report Reveals Key Trends in EHS Program Performance

J. J. Keller’s latest study draws on nationwide data from safety professionals to provide a current snapshot of compliance strategies, training investments and risk management priorities across industries.

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Adidas Reaches Federal Settlement Following Repeat Warehouse Safety Violations

A follow-up inspection at a New York warehouse prompted a federal agreement that includes new safety protocols, employee retraining, and oversight across multiple Adidas facilities.

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Safety Partnership Marks Milestone at Major Illinois Construction Project

A year-long collaboration between OSHA, state agencies, labor leaders, and contractors showcases how integrated safety efforts can shape workplace culture and outcomes in high-risk industries.

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