Regulatory & Standards


Senator Shelley Capito with Miners

NIOSH Employees Reinstated After Legal Ruling and Political Pressure Halt Layoffs

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.

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.

Teen Worker in Safety PPE

May Marks Safe Jobs for Youth Month in California

Statewide campaign highlights teen worker safety with resources for youth, employers, and educators.

USPS Worker Climbing in Van

Department of Labor Sues USPS for Retaliating Against Injured Texas Worker

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.

Metal Forming Machine

Meadville Manufacturer Resolves Safety and Labor Violations Following Workplace Injury

A Pennsylvania-based manufacturing facility has paid nearly $65,000 in penalties after an investigation into a 2024 injury involving a minor.

Workers Sandblasting a Roof

Cal/OSHA Issues Clarification on Lead Safety Rules for Abrasive Blasting in Construction

Updated rules clarify how to protect construction workers from lead exposure during dry abrasive blasting.

Teen Worker Gets Adult Training

Employers Urged to Strengthen Safety Training for Teen and Young Workers

Washington is urging employers to provide clear training and protections to safeguard teen and young workers from preventable job hazards.



Construction Safety Jigsaw Puzzle

Construction Safety Week 2025 Rallies Industry Around Shared Responsibility and Safer Jobsites

Leaders are driving safer jobsites through teamwork, planning, and daily engagement.

Coal Miner

NIOSH Staff to Temporarily Return to Morgantown Safety Research Facility

Select employees will resume work as discussions continue over recent federal workforce reductions.

AIHA Conference

AIHA Connect 2025: Shaping the Future of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety

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.

Protecting NIOSH

The recent HHS layoffs at NIOSH significantly jeopardize the research, standards, and training that form the foundation of workplace safety.

Lone Worker in the Desert on Utility Pole

The Shared Responsibility of Lone Worker 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.

Employees Wearing Noise Reduction PPE

Reducing the Roar

The risk of excessive noise isn’t going away. What are the dangers associated with the unseen hazard and why must employers implement a suitable monitoring program for noisy workplaces?

Health and Safety Meeting Table

Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council to Convene in Raleigh

The public meeting will address workplace health and safety guidance for North Carolina.

PPE for Worker Safety

MIOSHA Celebrates 50 Years of Worker Protection

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration marks 50 years of advancing workplace safety through education, outreach and enforcement.

June is National Safety Month

National Safety Month 2025: NSC Promotes Injury Prevention at Work and Beyond

Join the National Safety Council this June for National Safety Month 2025 and access free tools to help prevent injuries at work, on the road, and beyond.

Female Safety Worker Inspects Equipment

National COSH Reveals 2025 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Unsafe Employers

National COSH spotlights twelve employers in its 2025 “Dirty Dozen” list for exposing workers to preventable hazards and unsafe conditions.

Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over NIOSH Layoffs and Impact on Worker Health Programs

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito urges HHS to reinstate laid-off NIOSH employees in Morgantown, citing coal miner health concerns.

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Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations enhance safety performance and build a strong culture of safety excellence.

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