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Occupational Safety and Health Administration › Risk Mitigation › Department of Labor (DOL)

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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Recent OSHA Activity Provides Additional Mitigation Opportunities to Employers

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Recent actions by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration may provide employers additional opportunities for penalty and enforcement relief. On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor updated OSHA penalty...more

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DOL Issues Emergency Temporary COVID-19 Standard for Healthcare Industry and Updated COVID-19 Guidance for All Employers

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On June 10, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for health care employers and Protecting Workers: Guidance for Mitigating and Preventing...more

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COVID-19/U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General: Report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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The United States Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a February 25th report titled: COVID-19: Increased Worksite Complaints and Reduced OSHA Inspections Leave U.S. Workers’ Safety at Increased...more

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