Regulatory & Standards


Safety signs around deep trench in road

Washington Mandates Written Trenching Safety Plans

The Department of Labor & Industries aims to reduce excavation fatalities by requiring site-specific risk analysis and constant supervision.

PPE safety signs pinned to wall

ASSP Honors Leo DeBobes with Standards Medal

The longtime safety professional receives the Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal for his 40-year career developing workplace safety protocols.

Construction site where pipeline is being installed

Pipeline Inspector Reinstated After Retaliation Filing

OSHA orders a New Mexico firm to pay over $35,000 in damages after an inspector was fired for reporting safety violations.

NFPA Handout from House Judiciary hearing

House Subcommittee Reviews Pro Codes Act Legislation

Bipartisan bill aims to protect copyright for safety standards incorporated into law while ensuring public access.

Worker packing meat on conveyor belt

Public Floods USDA With Comments Against Faster Line Speeds

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union and the public submitted more than 42,000 comments opposing proposed rule changes for meat plants.

Safety workers doing a hands-in huddle

New Leadership Elected to Serve Safety Professionals

Volunteer leaders prepare to guide the society's strategic goals and EHS priorities for the upcoming 2026-27 term beginning in July.

US Department of Labor

Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down

The White House announced her departure via social media, with Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling expected to serve as acting secretary.

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Arkansas Electrical Inspectors Join NFPA as Affiliate Chapter

The partnership aims to bolster electrical safety and code enforcement through enhanced training and professional resources for state inspectors.



Trench Worker

OSHA Cites Alabama Home Builder After Trench Collapse

The agency found multiple safety violations, including an unprotected trench, following a worker’s death in December 2025.

Safety professional holding tablet on boat

Maritime Safety Standards Tighten in Caribbean Territories

New federal enforcement initiative targets high injury rates at ports and shipyards throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Workers Memorial

OSHA, MSHA to Honor Fallen Workers at National Workers Memorial Program

Families will gather in Washington, D.C., on April 23 for the Department of Labor’s annual Workers Memorial program, honoring lives lost on the job and reinforcing the commitment to preventing workplace fatalities.

Workers having a safety meeting

Mascaro and OSHA Partner for Heinz History Center Project

The strategic partnership aims to eliminate workplace hazards and train subcontractors during the 92,000-square-foot museum expansion.

Close up of worker holding a water bottle outside

Labor Department Refines Inspection Strategy for Heat Hazards

The agency updated its National Emphasis Program to better target high-risk industries using recent data on workplace heat illness.

Construction worker standing outside in summer heat

Federal Heat Safety Protections Expire as Temperatures Rise

Advocates warn that the lapse of a national oversight initiative leaves millions of employees without guaranteed protections during extreme weather.

Mine workers gathered underground

MSHA and NSSGA Renew Safety Alliance

Renewed partnership focuses on providing training resources and technical assistance to protect the health of aggregate miners.

Hard hat on desk while workers have a meeting

ASSP Releases Inaugural US Risk Management Standard

The American Society of Safety Professionals has introduced the first U.S.-based guidelines for assessing and managing organizational risk.

Safety inspector holding a clipboard

DOL Sues Construction Company After Whistleblower Termination

OSHA investigators claim a South Dakota contractor fired an employee just days after they reported suffering severe on-the-job burns.

Professional wearing protective gear

American Chemistry Council and OSHA Extend Safety Partnership

The new Ambassador status solidifies a long-term commitment to protecting workers from chemical hazards in the polyurethane industry.

Pipe being installed in a trench

Massachusetts Contractor Faces Fines Following Fatal Trench Collapse

Federal investigators propose $4.6 million in penalties for Revoli Construction after a Yarmouth cave-in kills one worker.

Female foreman on construction site

OSHA Enforcement Trends and Capacity Under the Trump Administration

A comparative study reveals significant declines in OSHA inspections, staffing levels, and enforcement complexity during the Trump administration.

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