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This is the first look at the standards-setting agenda in President Trump’s second administration. Keep in mind OSHA chief nominee David Keeling still has not been confirmed by the Senate.

The blast killed three people – two young girls and an adult man – who were in the facility at the time of the incident.

The self-audit programs, which include new and updated offerings, aim to enhance worker protections while reducing the likelihood of formal investigation or litigation.  

Combustible dust hazards remain one of the most persistent—and preventable—causes of catastrophic industrial incidents.

The AI Action Plan sets a policy roadmap of the specific actions needed to help the U.S. achieve global AI dominance, according to the White House. 

Jim Frederick, Principal at NEXUS HSE, LLC, and former OSHA deputy and acting OSHA chief in the Biden administration offers an insider’s explanation of 25 OSHA proposals recently published in the Federal Register.

While OSHA hasn’t issued a new federal standard, it’s actively citing employers under the General Duty Clause for ergonomic violations.