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Opinion letters provide official written interpretations from the department’s enforcement agencies, explaining how laws apply to specific factual circumstances presented by individuals or organizations.

No real surprises came with the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for OSHA, released in detail Friday May 30, 2025.

The White House’s budget request for FY 2026 asks for an approximately 35% deduction to DOL’s funding.

This acquisition creates a portfolio of protective equipment and solutions through the addition of powerful brands and products that are complementary to PIP’s. 

The Site-Specific Targeting program is OSHA’s primary planned inspection program for non-construction establishments with 20 or more employees.

The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign continues in its fourth week by highlighting the important work of building safety professionals and the rewarding career paths available to those who want to make a difference in their communities. 

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has named Steven Thygerson its 2025 Safety Professional of the Year.

Letters reversing the layoffs arrived in the inboxes of some NIOSH staff a day ahead of House and Senate hearings May 14 with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he faced questions about the layoffs.

As of mid-May, so many efforts are underway to restore NIOSH funding and staffing (at least eight listed here) that you need a scorecard to keep up. Here is an overview.