For this reason, OSHA is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and ...

On May 20, 2024, OSHA published a significant revision to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in an effort to better align the HCS with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of ...

Employers should be aware of two separate developments in the workplace safety space that occurred last week – and prepare for some anticipated changes. On January 14, the Department of Health and ...

On July 27, OSHA issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury in outdoor and indoor workplaces. The department also announced ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. OSHA's proposed rules would limit its ability to cite for "inherent" ...

OSHA officially launched its Safety Champions Program today, introducing a voluntary framework designed to help employers move from basic regulatory compliance to proactive injury prevention. The ...

From reactive to predictive. Learn why "calm" regs don't mean relaxed enforcement and how to prep for high-stakes audits. Many business leaders assume that a lack of "new" Fed OSHA workplace safety ...

TULSA, Okla. — A worker's death at Accurate Manufacturing Inc. in April sparked three federal workplace safety and health investigations led to a plethora of safety and health hazards allegations.

Here are six of the most frequently found hazards in medical offices, according to a publication released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 1. Bloodborne pathogens standard (29 CFR ...