A new initiative aims to improve how individuals and organizations access official guidance on complex workplace regulations across five key enforcement divisions.
With parts of the state expected to reach triple-digit heat, employers are reminded of their legal obligations to protect both indoor and outdoor workers from serious heat-related illnesses.
A recent inspection uncovered unprotected trench work at a Beaverton construction site, prompting state officials to issue citations for multiple safety failures.
A confidential, cost-free program has helped employers nationwide prevent injuries, cut costs, and build a culture of safety.
A new statewide effort brings together employers, workers, and safety officials to address rising heat risks on the job.
The updated inspection program targets workplaces with high, rising, or unusually low injury and illness rates.
As California temperatures rise, employers are being urged to take proactive steps to protect workers from the dangers of heat illness in both indoor and outdoor settings.
More than 100 NIOSH workers in West Virginia are back on the job after a federal injunction and bipartisan advocacy reversed controversial layoffs tied to a federal restructuring plan.
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.
Statewide campaign highlights teen worker safety with resources for youth, employers, and educators.
The lawsuit alleges the U.S. Postal Service violated federal whistleblower protections by firing an employee just 10 days after they reported a job-related injury while delivering mail.
A Pennsylvania-based manufacturing facility has paid nearly $65,000 in penalties after an investigation into a 2024 injury involving a minor.
Updated rules clarify how to protect construction workers from lead exposure during dry abrasive blasting.
Washington is urging employers to provide clear training and protections to safeguard teen and young workers from preventable job hazards.
Leaders are driving safer jobsites through teamwork, planning, and daily engagement.
Select employees will resume work as discussions continue over recent federal workforce reductions.
This year’s AIHA Connect will bring together OEHS professionals for expert-led sessions, hands-on training, safety innovations, and keynotes on neurodiversity and resilience—all aimed at building safer, stronger workplaces.
The recent HHS layoffs at NIOSH significantly jeopardize the research, standards, and training that form the foundation of workplace safety.
Technology can help lone workers stay in communication and signal for help—but only leadership, communication, and engagement can prevent incidents before they happen.