Regulations and Standards


ASSP Updates Safety Standard for Communication Structures

ASSP Updates Safety Standard for Communication Structures

The new standard becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2024.

5 Common Reasons Why Safety Measures Get Ignored Over Time

5 Common Reasons Why Safety Measures Get Ignored Over Time

Even organizations with safety measures in place can find standards slipping and procedures being ignored. Here’s why this happens and how to prevent it.

Best Practices to Consider for Industrial Hygiene

Best Practices to Consider for Industrial Hygiene

Let's explore best practices in industrial hygiene, with a focus on OSHA's role in regulating and promoting workplace safety.

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2023

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2023

Let’s review each standard and OSHA’s guidelines and requirements as we discuss this year’s list.

Washington State Proposes Updates to Fall Protection Standards for Worker Safety

Washington State Proposes Updates to Fall Protection Standards for Worker Safety

State safety regulators seek stakeholder feedback on draft changes to fall protection rules.

Waupaca Foundry Faces OSHA Fines After Repeat Violations Lead to Worker Injuries

Waupaca Foundry Faces OSHA Fines After Repeat Violations Lead to Worker Injuries

The lack of machine guarding and safety procedures resulted in amputation injuries.

MSHA Identified Over 120 Violations in September Mine Inspections

MSHA Identified Over 120 Violations in September Mine Inspections

The agency has issued nearly 2,100 violations so far in 2023.



Florida Grocery Store Faces Hefty Penalties After Fatal Employee Fall

Florida Grocery Store Faces Hefty Penalties After Fatal Employee Fall

Kissimmee Meat & Produce Inc. faces $95,315 in proposed penalties.

Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Brookens Construction faces hefty penalties after another OSHA inspection.

OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on OSH Meets November 14

OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on OSH Meets November 14

The public can attend the meeting both in person and online.

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Unveils OSHA

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Unveils OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations

The most frequently cited violation has held that title for more than a decade.

Federal Judge Bans Construction Owner from Colorado Mine Over Lack of Safety Training

Federal Judge Bans Construction Owner from Colorado Mine Over Lack of Safety Training

The judgment follows several near-misses and a reported employee injury at the worksite.

OSHA Cites New York City Contractor with Violations After Two Deaths at JFK Airport

OSHA Cites New York City Contractor with Violations After Two Deaths at JFK Airport

The Bronx-based company now faces $59,153 in penalties.

OSHA Penalizes GM and LG Energy Solution Joint Venture for $270,091 in Violations

Ultium Cells LLC faces hefty fines following extensive OSHA investigations.

OSHA Finds Multiple Violations at Tulsa Metal Fabrication Facility After Worker’s Tragic Death

OSHA Finds Multiple Violations at Tulsa Metal Fabrication Facility After Worker’s Tragic Death

Accurate Manufacturing Inc. now faces penalties totaling $275,890.

Alloy Manufacturer Faces OSHA Fines for Exposing Employees to Toxic Metal

Alloy Manufacturer Faces OSHA Fines for Exposing Employees to Toxic Metal

Indiana-based IBC Advanced Alloys Inc. must respond to $69,251 in proposed penalties.

National Food Manufacturer Pays $140,164 in Penalties for Child Labor Violations

National Food Manufacturer Pays $140,164 in Penalties for Child Labor Violations

A federal investigation determined the company illegally employed 11 teens.

Starbucks Ordered to Comply with Subpoena Over Worker Organizing Campaign

Starbucks Ordered to Comply with Subpoena Over Worker Organizing Campaign

The coffee giant faces legal scrutiny over worker rights.

OSHA Cites South Florida Contractors for Neglecting Fall Protection Standards

OSHA Cites South Florida Contractors for Neglecting Fall Protection Standards

Two contractors face $174,000 in penalties for safety violations.

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