Regulatory & Standards


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NSC Applauds Updated ASTM Standard to Help Prevent Serious Workplace Incidents

The National Safety Council is backing the revised ASTM E2920-26 standard, saying it offers clearer guidance for identifying and reducing serious injury and fatality risks.

Workers in High Heat

National COSH Urges Enforceable Heat Protections at Arizona Workplace Safety Hearing

National COSH and Arizona workers urged ADOSH to adopt an enforceable heat standard during a public hearing focused on workplace heat safety protections.

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Why OSHA Recordkeeping Should Be a Strategic Safety Tool and Not Just Compliance

Accurate injury and illness data is the foundation of effective workplace safety, yet many employers still treat OSHA recordkeeping as a paperwork exercise.

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OSHA Cites Alabama Construction Company for Trench Safety Violations

Federal investigators found workers exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Jefferson County jobsite.

Firefighters Exercise on Steps

“Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life” Named Theme for Safety Stand Down 2026

The Annual campaign, set for June 14–20, will focus on physical fitness, health, and long-term readiness for fire and emergency personnel.

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Roofing Contractor Reaches Settlement After Fatal Fall

DME Construction Associates will pay $600,000 and implement enhanced fall protection and safety measures following an OSHA investigation into a fatal workplace fall.

Industrial Hygiene Reporting

Strengthening Industrial Hygiene Through Better Exposure Assessment

As workplace risks grow more complex, industrial hygiene programs must align exposure assessment strategies with analytical excellence to deliver meaningful worker protection.

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ISEA Applauds Reinstatement of NIOSH Staff

The International Safety Equipment Association said reinstating NIOSH staff preserves critical worker safety research, testing, and health programs.



Skilled Trades Workers

Skilled Trades Turn to AI Amid Labor Shortages

The 2026 State of the Skilled Trades report from NFPA finds workers expect more AI on the job but want stronger training and protections as labor shortages persist.

NIOSH

NSC Says NIOSH Staffing Reinstatement Is Encouraging but Incomplete

HHS has reinstated hundreds of NIOSH employees after widespread concern that staffing cuts threatened critical occupational safety and health research.

Construction Workers

Connecticut Joins Multistate Alliance to Strengthen Worker Protection Enforcement

The Connecticut Department of Labor has joined a six-state enforcement alliance to share data, target repeat violators, and strengthen worker protections across state lines.

Tunnel Construction

OSHA Partners with Methuen Obayashi JV on Manchester Tunnel Project Safety

The strategic partnership aims to reduce construction hazards through improved safety systems, training, and leadership engagement during work on the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project.

Jim Pauley CEO NFPA

NFPA Unveils NFPA LiNK® 3.0 Advancing Digital Transformation in Fire and Life Safety

The latest update to NFPA LiNK introduces AI-powered tools and workflow enhancements designed to help safety professionals apply codes and standards faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence.

PPE

Oregon OSHA Releases New Worker Safety and Rights Guide

A free, multilingual publication aims to help Oregon workers recognize workplace hazards, understand employer responsibilities, and take action to protect their safety and health.

OSHA

OSHA Orders Reinstatement After Retaliation Over Safety Concerns

Federal investigators found a Texas trucking company violated whistleblower protections by firing a driver who raised vehicle safety issues.

Costs of Safety

When Safety Becomes Optional, Risk Becomes Inevitable

Reducing safety investment may deliver short-term savings, but U.S. data shows it often leads to higher financial, legal, and operational costs over time.

Drug Czar Sara Bailey

NSC Highlights Workplace Safety After Drug Policy Director Confirmation

National Safety Council highlights overdose prevention, impairment risks, and employer-led safety efforts after Senate confirms Sara Bailey as drug czar.

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Washington L&I Finalizes Rule on Safety and Health Retaliation

Rule updates replace “discrimination” with “retaliation” terminology and revise worker protection language in Title 296 WAC.

Facility Safety Workers with Tablet

Labor Department Launches Apprenticeship Initiative for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs

The new federal program aims to expand registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing, strengthening workforce training and supporting safer performance in safety-sensitive roles.

Helmet and Cannabis Plant

Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Prompts Safety Warnings for Employers

The National Safety Council (NSC) warns that evolving federal cannabis policy must be paired with strong impairment and safety controls to protect workers in safety-sensitive roles.

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