The hearing on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Standard began on June 16, 2025. The hearing is the third step in what...more
On April 2, 2025, most of the leadership and research scientists at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) were terminated from employment. The termination resulted in a reduction of at least...more
OSHA issued an unofficial version of a long-awaited proposed rule addressing heat injury and illness prevention. The official version has yet to be published in the Federal Register. The proposed rule requires employers...more
Though heralded as one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) top priorities, the introduction of a heat injury and illness prevention standard has yet to happen. According to some reports, OSHA has yet...more
Across the nation in recent weeks, we have seen record heat. These alarming temperatures are not merely an annoyance. They can put thousands of workers at risk. ...more
As concern about availability of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) continues to grow amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government continues to take action aimed at increasing the availability of PPE with important...more
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach,...more
If you are involved in safety or risk management, especially in construction, you recognize that struck-by accidents are almost always among the top three causes of employee deaths. What you may not appreciate is that most...more