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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 -
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Hot Topic: How States and Federal OSHA Are Responding to Extreme Heat

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By Beeta B. Lashkari and Andrea Chavez As record-breaking temperatures continue to impact communities and workplaces across the country, heat illness prevention remains a top priority for regulators at both the federal and...more

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OSHA Renews Focus On Amputations In Manufacturing

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OSHA recently renewed its national emphasis program focused on preventing amputations in manufacturing, effective June 27. The national emphasis program will remain in place for five years, and programmed inspections may...more

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OSHA Heat Illness Rulemaking – Hearing Recap

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OSHA held its public rulemaking hearing on the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings standard from June 16 through July 2, 2025. Below is a summary of the hearing and a brief...more

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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: OSHA Renews Its Machine Safety (Amputations) National Emphasis Program

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OSHA announced that it is renewing its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to Address Amputations in Manufacturing. The renewed NEP will replace the previous version which expired on June 27 and will remain in place for five...more

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OSHA Proposes Dozens of Deregulatory Rules: How They’ll Impact Multiple Industries

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published over two dozen proposed rules in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, marking a sweeping regulatory initiative that impacts multiple industries. Although...more

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Common Questions in Evaluating a Whistleblower Complaint Filed with OSHA

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In FY 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) received 3,243 Whistleblower complaints filed under various statutes’ anti-retaliation provisions. OSHA is charged with investigating alleged retaliation...more

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OSHA’s 2025 Amputations NEP: Key Changes Manufacturers Should Know

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its 2025 update to the National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries (Amputations NEP), renewing the program and introducing several...more

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OSHA Proposes Changes to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

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On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued several proposed rules, including two that impact employers’ recordkeeping and reporting obligations....more

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

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

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OSHA Proposes Rule Excluding Inherently Risky Professional Activities from Scope of General Duty Clause

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Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) to clarify the application of the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act to...more

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Kentucky Amends Occupational Safety and Health Act, Proposes Implementing Regulations

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New this summer, and effective June 27, 2025, are significant updates to Kentucky’s Occupational Safety and Health Act, which put Kentucky’s state plan program substantively in line with the U.S. Occupational Safety and...more

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OSHA Renews its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in the Manufacturing Industry

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration renewed its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries (NEP) on June 27, 2025, superseding the prior version. This new NEP...more

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Beat the Heat (Before OSHA Does): What HR and SHEA Need to Know

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With summer temperatures rising and OSHA’s heat hazard enforcement intensifying, Human Resources and SHEA (Safety, Health, Environmental, and Awareness) teams play a critical role in keeping their organizations compliant—and...more

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7th Circuit Upholds Criminal Convictions Under OSHA

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A recent case in the 7th Circuit, upholding the criminal convictions of two supervisors based on their falsification of health and safety records, serves as an important reminder that although uncommon, the Occupational...more

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Cal/OSHA’s Significant Revisions to Proposed Workplace Violence Regulation Would Create More Obligations for More Employers

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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, has issued significant revisions to its proposed workplace violence regulation. The proposal provides needed clarity for employers but also...more

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Facial Hair, Firefighters, and Free Exercise

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A single exception can now unravel your entire workplace safety policy. The Third Circuit's decision on May 30, 2025, in Smith v. Atlantic City, underscores how even minor exceptions to grooming or masking rules can expose...more

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Nevada Joins California, Oregon, and Washington in Regulating Employee Exposure to Poor Air Quality Caused by Wildfire Smoke

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On June 10, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed into law Senate Bill 260, which seeks to keep employees who are working outdoors safe from the hazards associated with exposure to wildfire smoke. The law directs the...more

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The Heat Is On: OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Rule Advances with June 16 Hearing

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As summer temperatures soar, so does the urgency for workplace safety measures to protect employees from heat-related illnesses. On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled its proposed...more

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OSHA’s Updated Inspection Program: What Employers Should Know and Expect

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On May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program. The SST inspection program is OSHA’s primary planned inspection initiative for...more

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Public Hearings on OSHA’s Proposed Heat Hazard Rule Begin

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Monday, June 16, 2025, marked the first day of informal public hearings on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and...more

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EntertainHR: Mission Possible—Keeping Employees Safe in Every Workplace

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This summer, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two is expected to raise the bar again with heart-stopping stunts, cliff-hanging escapes, and the relentless pace we’ve come to expect from the Impossible Missions Force...more

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Senate Bill 20: Continuing Developments in the Stone Fabrication Industry

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On December 29, 2023, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board instituted an emergency regulation to address occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. This regulation addressed additional...more

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OSHA to Increase Inspections in the Warehousing, Transportation and Healthcare Industries

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently updated the industries it will focus on, increasing the likelihood of on-site inspections for employers in the warehousing, transportation, and healthcare...more

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I’ll Be Back: Oregon OSHA’s “For-Cause” Inspection Program May Result in an Unlawful Return Visit

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Oregon OSHA institutes program for comprehensive follow-up inspections based on an employer’s violation history, which necessitates employer care during inspections and negotiation of settlements....more

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Navigating OSHA’s Updated Inspection Strategy

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In May 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) released an updated Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Inspection Program directive. The SST Inspection Program is OSHA’s main site-specific programmed...more

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