Regulatory & Standards


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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.

Safety First Regulations

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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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.



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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.

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May Marks Safe Jobs for Youth Month in California

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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