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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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OSHA Seeks Public Input on Alliance Program Information Collection

Public feedback is being requested on the continued approval of information collection for a national program that fosters voluntary partnerships to advance workplace safety and health.

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Dumpster Safety Tips Every Construction Crew Should Follow

Improper dumpster use on job sites can lead to serious injuries—these expert-backed safety practices help reduce risks, protect workers, and keep construction waste management OSHA-compliant.

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OSHA Proposes Rule to Clarify Limits of General Duty Clause Enforcement

A new OSHA proposal would limit the use of the General Duty Clause in cases where workplace hazards are considered inherent to professional, athletic, or entertainment activities.

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OSHA Proposes Easing Medical Evaluation Rules for Certain Respirator Use

A new proposal would exempt workers using filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators from mandatory medical evaluations, citing minimal physiological risk.

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OSHA Withdraws Proposal to Add MSD Column to Workplace Injury Log

Citing limited benefit and existing recordkeeping requirements, OSHA ends its rulemaking effort to add a musculoskeletal disorders column to the OSHA 300 Log.

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MSHA Proposes Major Rule Changes to Coal Mine Safety Plan Approvals

The Mine Safety and Health Administration moves to limit discretionary enforcement by district officials, citing legal and constitutional concerns.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer

What Workplace Deregulation Means for Safety: Navigating the Risks Behind the Rollbacks

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s plan to cut 63 federal rules signals a major shift—safety pros must stay vigilant as deregulation reshapes compliance, training, and oversight.

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