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Codes and standards are a foundational element of a modern workplace. We highlight two areas for which proper adherence to established standards is crucial for employee safety.

He had been nominated by President Donald Trump on February 12, 2025.

The Department of Labor developed a shutdown contingency plan, which is now under effect.

OSHA’s emergency response plan requirements emphasize the need for preparation before a storm hits, and recent history underscores why. 

Acting OSHA chief Amanda Wood Laihow gave an overview of the philosophy that will be driving the agency in the next three years.

The preliminary data, revealed during the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, highlights persistent compliance issues and the need for stronger safety efforts across industries.

Trenching work remains one of construction's most lethal activities, yet its dangers are often underestimated.

Vassalo brings nearly three decades of distinguished service from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Solicitor in the Division of Occupational Safety and Health where he played a pivotal role in shaping federal occupational safety and health enforcement.

OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments by 60 days to allow stakeholders to review the notices of proposed rulemaking and collect information and data necessary for comment. 

The years leading up to the 2028 presidential election will be marked by unpredictable national and local politics. Stay tuned to these safety issues.