Regulatory & Standards


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US Department of Labor Renews OSHA Alliance to Boost Safety in Waste and Recycling Industry

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.

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Emergency Lighting Maintenance: Meeting OSHA and Fire Code Standards

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.

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Nevada Requires Heat Mitigation Planning Under New Law

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.

Mine Impoundment

MSHA Warns Mines to Inspect Impoundments After Heavy Rain

Agency issues safety alert urging operators to check dams and impoundments following major storms.

Teen Students Take OSHA Course

OSHA Renews Alliance to Expand Safety Training for Pennsylvania High School Students

A renewed five-year agreement will deliver construction, health care, and PPE safety education to Upper Bucks County Technical School students entering the workforce.

Nevada OSHA Updates Inspection Criteria with New Site-Specific Targeting Directive

Using updated injury data, Nevada OSHA adopts a federal directive to guide targeted workplace inspections, while retaining state-specific protocols.

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OSHA Orders Union Pacific to Reinstate Injured Worker, Pay $300K in Whistleblower Case

A federal investigation found the railroad giant violated whistleblower protections by firing an engineer who reported a job-related injury.

Construction Safety Class

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week 2025 Urges Employers to Prioritize Prevention

Nationwide event returns August 12–18 with free tools, recognition, and resources to help businesses improve workplace safety and health.



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Senate Panel Backs OSHA, NIOSH Funding as NSC Highlights Opioid and Heat Hazards

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.

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NIOSH Faces Uncertain Future as AIHA Pushes for Funding Restoration

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.

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OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards

As temperatures rise, OSHA reminds employers and workers to take preventative measures against heat illness through training, hydration, and emergency preparedness.

Trench Safety Inspector

OSHA Highlights Trenching Safety as 2025 Fatalities Rise

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.

Poultry Processing Plant

Poultry Processor Fined $385K, Barred from Future Child Labor Violations

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.

Safety Worker Conducts an Audit

U.S. Department of Labor Launches Self-Audit Programs to Boost Voluntary Compliance

Six federal agencies introduce or expand self-audit initiatives to help employers, unions, and benefits administrators proactively identify and correct labor law violations.

Worker Enduring Extreme Heat

CWA Urges OSHA to Strengthen Heat Safety Standards to Protect All Workers

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

Longtime ASSP member earns Prevention through Design Award

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.

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How Tariffs Are Reshaping Occupational Health and Safety for the Global Workforce

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.

DOL Starts to Raise Some Deregulation Flags

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.

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.

Worker Exposed to Silica Dust

Georgia Countertop Manufacturer Cited for Silica Exposure Violations

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.

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