A three-year partnership with the National Waste & Recycling Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America will address transportation hazards, battery risks, and other workplace safety challenges.
Regular testing and documentation of emergency lighting isn’t just best practice—it’s a legal requirement that protects lives, ensures compliance, and helps facilities avoid costly fines and liabilities.
Assembly Bill 96 directs Clark and Washoe counties to add cooling spaces, water access, and shade strategies to local master plans by 2026 to combat extreme heat.
Agency issues safety alert urging operators to check dams and impoundments following major storms.
A renewed five-year agreement will deliver construction, health care, and PPE safety education to Upper Bucks County Technical School students entering the workforce.
Using updated injury data, Nevada OSHA adopts a federal directive to guide targeted workplace inspections, while retaining state-specific protocols.
A federal investigation found the railroad giant violated whistleblower protections by firing an engineer who reported a job-related injury.
Nationwide event returns August 12–18 with free tools, recognition, and resources to help businesses improve workplace safety and health.
The National Safety Council applauds a Senate appropriations bill that preserves OSHA funding and boosts NIOSH support for FY2026, as lawmakers address critical issues like workplace opioid misuse and heat-related injuries.
NIOSH faces deep funding cuts that threaten critical worker safety programs as AIHA ramps up a nationwide advocacy campaign to restore support and preserve the occupational health ecosystem.
As temperatures rise, OSHA reminds employers and workers to take preventative measures against heat illness through training, hydration, and emergency preparedness.
After 11 trench-related fatalities this year, OSHA is calling on employers to implement proven safeguards to prevent collapses and protect workers from deadly excavation hazards.
A federal court has ordered Mar-Jac Poultry AL LLC to pay $385,000 in civil penalties and comply with strict oversight measures following repeated violations of federal child labor laws, including hiring minors for hazardous work.
Six federal agencies introduce or expand self-audit initiatives to help employers, unions, and benefits administrators proactively identify and correct labor law violations.
Union leaders testify at a federal hearing, pressing for comprehensive protections against heat-related injuries and deaths in both outdoor and indoor workplaces.
Bruce Lyon has been honored with the 2025 Prevention through Design Award for his leadership in risk management and advancing safety standards that eliminate workplace hazards through proactive design.
Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imported goods are driving up costs and altering global supply chains—pressuring industries to cut back on safety investments and exposing workers to new occupational hazards.
The Department of Labor's plan to eliminate 63 federal regulations raises concerns about the future of worker safety. Proposed cuts to OSHA’s budget and staff, along with deregulatory moves, could significantly affect enforcement and compliance oversight.
New policy expands penalty reductions for small employers and incentivizes quick hazard abatement to improve workplace safety.
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations and $33,000 in penalties after finding workers exposed to high levels of respirable crystalline silica.