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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

OSHA Issues NPRMs Affecting 26 Standards, Proposes Key Changes for Employers

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 7/9/2025

On July 1, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to twenty-six current standards. ...more

New Mexico Becomes the Latest State to Propose Heat Illness Prevention Rule

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 4/3/2025

On March 13, 2025, the New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHS Bureau) petitioned the state’s Environmental Improvement Board (EI Board) to adopt a proposed rule to address...more

OSHA Moves to Clarify Construction PPE Standard

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone on 7/20/2023

On July 20, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry....more

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