OSHA Launches Initiative to Safeguard Workers from Silica Dust

The department is increasing enforcement and compliance support to address severe health risks. The U.S. Department of Labor recently introduced a new initiative through the Occupational Safety and…

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Department of Labor Promotes Mental Health in the Workplace

Labor officials met in Boston to support mental health strategies in work environments. The U.S. Department of Labor sent officials to Boston to participate in an event at…

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OSHA Resumes Normal Enforcement in Guam

Temporary inspection suspensions lifted as island territory recovers from typhoon. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is resuming regular…

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Norfolk Southern Reaches Agreement with OSHA

The company will improve working conditions at the East Palestine derailment site. Railroad company Norfolk Southern agreed to improve working conditions for those working to clean up the…

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Administration Announces Heat Protections for Workers

The move comes after members of Congress wrote to OSHA with concerns about protecting workers from heat exposure. President Joe Biden has requested that the Department of Labor…

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OSHA Issues Canadian Wildfire Smoke Guidance for Outdoor Workers

Resources provide health and safety information to reduce exposure to smoke. The U.S. Department of Labor announced guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding smoke…

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Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health

Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health

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OSHA Launches Workplace Fall Awareness Program

 Fall-related injuries current leading cause of workplace fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has kicked off a new national program to bring awareness to falls in…

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OSHA Opens Public Comments on Voluntary Protection Program

The agency seeks to modernize its certification for best workplace practices. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently opened public comments, requesting input into…

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OSHA Issues New Guidelines for Workplace Violation Severity

The agency expands the application of “instance-by-instance” violation citations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled new guidelines to increase enforcement for more “high-gravity” violations of their…

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