Regulatory & Standards


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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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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.

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Cal/OSHA Reissues Urgent Heat Safety Guidance as Temperatures Climb Across California

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.

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Oregon Contractor Fined Over $80K for Trench Safety Violations

A recent inspection uncovered unprotected trench work at a Beaverton construction site, prompting state officials to issue citations for multiple safety failures.

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OSHA Celebrates 50 Years of On-Site Consultation Supporting Small Business Safety

A confidential, cost-free program has helped employers nationwide prevent injuries, cut costs, and build a culture of safety.

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Arizona Governor Forms Heat Safety Task Force to Protect Workers

A new statewide effort brings together employers, workers, and safety officials to address rising heat risks on the job.

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OSHA Updates Workplace Inspection Program

The updated inspection program targets workplaces with high, rising, or unusually low injury and illness rates.

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Cal/OSHA Reinforces Heat Illness Prevention as California Temperatures Climb

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.

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