OSHA’s priorities are shaped by political and regulatory shifts. It’s important to stay apprised of key developments ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. OSHA's proposed rules would limit its ability to cite for "inherent" ...

For construction contractors, OSHA rule changes anticipated for 2026 represent more than a regulatory update. They point to a broader shift in how jobsite risk must be identified, managed, and ...

OSHA issues new letters of interpretation to clarify how employers must apply key safety standards, from confined spaces to recordkeeping and audiometric testing. OSHA has issued seven new letters of ...

Jul. 10—Some north country lawmakers are raising the alarm over a proposal from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration that they say would make it nearly impossible for small, local ...

Proposal is designed to protect all workers from heat-related health issues On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) took significant steps to address the risk of heat ...

Falconer firefighters are pictured at the scene of a fire in October. Volunteer fire departments have raised concerns about new federal OSHA standards they say could make it easier to recruit and keep ...

Falconer firefighters are pictured at the scene of a fire in October. Volunteer fire departments have raised concerns about new federal OSHA standards they say could make it easier to recruit and keep ...

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than ...

Here are three frequently asked questions about OSHA’s rules concerning sharps containers and the federal agency’s responses to those questions. OSHA: Each sharps container must either be labeled with ...