Enforcement


Worker using heavy machinery in trench

Washington Enacts Stricter Protective Rules for Trench Excavation Workers

New regulation requires contractors to submit a detailed written safety plan before digging begins to prevent fatal cave-ins.

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Why OSHA Enforcement is Intensifying in 2026

From reactive to predictive. Learn why "calm" regs don't mean relaxed enforcement and how to prep for high-stakes audits.

Worker operating sheet metal machine

San Jose Sheet Metal Company Faces $212K+ Fine After Amputation

The Cal/OSHA issued $212,850 in penalties to All FAB Precision Sheetmetal Inc. following a repeat injury.

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Oregon OSHA Updates Workplace Safety Program Directives

State regulators release revised enforcement instructions to guide employers through evolving compliance requirements and inspection protocols.

Roofer Wearing Fall PPE

Washington Fines Roofing Companies $1.4 Million for Fall Protection Violations

Washington’s Labor & Industries department fined roofing companies more than $1.4 million for repeat fall protection violations, citing ongoing risks from falls at height.

Excavation Site

OSHA Cites Connecticut Contractor for Continued Safety Violations

Federal safety officials have proposed more than $1 million in penalties after a follow-up inspection found repeated excavation and workplace safety violations.

Construction Workers Framing a House

Oregon OSHA Fines Medford Contractor $128K for Repeat Fall-Protection and 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.

US Department of Labor

New Leadership Announced at OSHA, MSHA, and ODEP

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.



Recycling Plant Workers

OSHA Renews Alliance to Boost Safety in Recycling Sector

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.

Workers Installing Solar Panels on Roof

Washington Solar Installer Cited Again for Fall Hazards, Faces Over $250K in New Fines

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.

Frustrated Construction Worker

Roofing Contractor, U.S. Labor Department Finalize Settlement Over Fall Protection Violations

Following multiple 2024 inspections, Newark-based RRC Home Improvement agrees to pay $155,000 and implement enhanced safety measures to protect roofing workers.

Standards and Compliance

Labor Department Revises OSHA Penalty Guidelines to Support Small Businesses

New policy expands penalty reductions for small employers and incentivizes quick hazard abatement to improve workplace safety.

Employee Organizing Paperwork

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.

Teen Labor Break Time

Idaho Grocery Chain Fined 250K for Employing Minors in Hazardous Jobs

Swensen’s Magic Markets violated federal child labor laws by assigning dangerous tasks to underage workers and failing to pay overtime.

Health and Human Services with a Magnifying Glass

HHS Proposes Eliminating NIOSH in FY 2026 Budget Overhaul

A proposed HHS reorganization would dissolve NIOSH, merging its worker safety programs into the new Administration for a Healthy America.

Pressurized Door Handle

Ohio Manufacturer Sentenced After Deadly Workplace Safety Failure

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.

Hands Placing Letter in Envelope

U.S. Department of Labor Launches Opinion Letter Program to Clarify Workplace Laws

A new initiative aims to improve how individuals and organizations access official guidance on complex workplace regulations across five key enforcement divisions.

Tarmac with Multiple Airplanes

FAA Hosts Industry Forum to Advance Ramp Worker Safety Nationwide

A cross-sector aviation forum gathered in D.C. to address ramp worker safety hazards and explore collaborative safety solutions.

OSHA Rules

Mackenzie Holds Hearing on OSHA’s Mission and Regulatory Overreach

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 File Suit to Restore NIOSH Programs

Labor and safety groups sued to reverse staffing and program cuts at NIOSH, citing risks to worker health.

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