Stay ahead of the rapidly changing regulatory landscape with our comprehensive OSHA News archives. As we move through 2026, OSHA has shifted focus toward proactive hazard management, increased data transparency, and stricter enforcement in high-risk sectors.
Our category updates cover critical developments, including:
– Federal Heat Illness Prevention Standard: Tracking the implementation of the new indoor and outdoor heat settings and HIIPP requirements.
– Expanded Injury & Illness Recordkeeping: Updates on the electronic submission of Forms 300 and 301 and new transparency mandates.
– Updated Hazard Communication: Final phases of HCS alignment with GHS Revision 7 for chemical labeling and safety data sheets.
– Targeted Enforcement Programs: News on National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) for falls, trenching, warehousing, and silica exposure.
Whether you’re a safety manager navigating a walkaround inspection or an executive building a long-term compliance strategy, these resources offer the actionable news you need to protect your workforce and minimize legal risk.
Every workplace comes with its own set of hazards. But let’s be real, ignoring them is like playing dodgeball with a wrecking ball. Understanding these risks is the first step to solid workplace safety. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) General Duty Clause, every worker has the right to a hazard-free zone. But …
From steel beams to glass, safe handling starts with training, tools, and PPE like gloves and steel-toed boots. Types of Stock Material handling often involves moving steel beams, wooden planks, barrels, and fragile items like glass or hazardous chemicals. These materials can be bulky, heavy, or awkwardly shaped, increasing the risk of injury if not …
Loading docks are the chaotic heart of any warehouse. But in that fast-paced flow of goods, loading dock safety is the only thing preventing a catastrophe. Between forklifts, truck trailers, and workers on foot, the potential for accidents is huge. This guide is your no-nonsense plan for mastering loading dock safety and keeping your team …
Whoa, stop! Before you even *think* about servicing that machine, let’s talk about LOTO best practices. When a machine suddenly powers on mid-maintenance, it’s not just inconvenient—it’s a one-way ticket to the emergency room! That’s why Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) exists. These procedures are your non-negotiable shield, isolating machinery from all energy sources so you can work …
The new OSHA rule, effective May 31st, 2024, is a pivotal change aimed at enhancing protection and participation in workplace safety. Welcome to the forefront of workplace safety, where keeping up with the rules isn’t just about avoiding fines – it’s about genuinely caring for your team. In the latest turn of events, the Department …
OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) estimates that, prior to its inception in 1971, some 14,000 workers were killed on the job each year. Though the most recent accident statistics are not yet complete, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show just 4,679 workplace deaths in 2014, up a little from 2012 (4,628) …
