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The latest information about regulations and standards addressing occupational safety, along with news on OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, and other government bodies.

]]> https://www.ishn.com/rss/2715 en-us NFPA 800 Set to Redefine Lithium-Ion Battery Safety as Construction Industry Faces Rising Fire Risk RAMTECH has warned that the imminent release of the NFPA new Battery Safety Code (NFPA 800) underscores the growing fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries across construction and infrastructure sectors.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115343 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:11:07 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115343-nfpa-800-set-to-redefine-lithium-ion-battery-safety-as-construction-industry-faces-rising-fire-risk Annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ Companies Eye-Opening Look at Safety Violations The report was released amid a sharp drop in workplace health and safety enforcement, as federal penalties decline 47 percent in 2025.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115321 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115321-annual-dirty-dozen-companies-eye-opening-look-at-safety-violations U.S. Chemical Safety Board Opens Investigation into Fatal Chemical Incident at West Virginia Facility The agency is opening an investigation into the fatal chemical release on April 22 at the Catalyst Refiners, Inc. facility in Nitro, West Virginia.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115294 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:39 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115294-us-chemical-safety-board-opens-investigation-into-fatal-chemical-incident-at-west-virginia-facility Two Coal Miners Die in West Virginia Within 24 Hours Reports highlighted that both mines involved in these fatalities have documented histories of numerous health and safety violations

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115287 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:30:12 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115287-two-coal-miners-die-in-west-virginia-within-24-hours Navigating Workers' Compensation After a Workplace Injury? With 2.5 million injury and illness cases reported in private industry in 2024, knowing how to navigate the aftermath of workplace injuries is essential.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115276 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115276-navigating-workers-compensation-after-a-workplace-injury Compliant EHS Programs in 2026 Must be Built to Withstand Scrutiny Enforcement activity is intensifying, requirements are expanding, and regulators are increasingly focusing on whether EHS programs and policies are being followed and implemented, not just written down in a manual.  

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115271 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115271-compliant-ehs-programs-in-2026-must-be-built-to-withstand-scrutiny OSHA Wants to Build Relationships… How Many Businesses Want to Work With OSHA? The new OSHA Cares initiative is largely irrelevant, and likely won’t have many takers. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115266 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115266-osha-wants-to-build-relationships-how-many-businesses-want-to-work-with-osha NIOSH Core Functions Face Elimination in FY27 Funding Proposal Another battle looms with the Trump administration proposing a 74.9% cut in NIOSH’s budget.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115264 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:52:17 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115264-niosh-core-functions-face-elimination-in-fy27-funding-proposal Safety Organizations Petition OSHA to Update Outdated PPE Standards Many of OSHA’s PPE regulations reference consensus standards dating back decades—including editions from as far back as 1989—despite significant advancements.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115227 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:46:55 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115227-safety-organizations-petition-osha-to-update-outdated-ppe-standards Workplace Safety News: OSHA Inspections Drop; Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries at Longtime Low Recent BLS data reveals fatal and nonfatal injuries have declined. Separately, OSHA inspections have dropped in 2025.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115206 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115206-workplace-safety-news-osha-inspections-drop-fatal-and-nonfatal-injuries-at-longtime-low The Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America: Is Yours on the List? Every 104 minutes, an American worker loses their life on the job, according to the most recent data released February 19, 2026, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115161 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115161-the-top-10-most-dangerous-jobs-in-america-is-yours-on-the-list Drastic Changes Proposed to Downsize and Rebrand FEMA The Trump administration has directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to plan for a 50 percent staffing cut.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115162 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:11:27 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115162-drastic-changes-proposed-to-downsize-and-rebrand-fema 10 Predictions for the EHS Field in 2026 How will AI impact EHS; what's going on with OSHA and NIOSH; and more questions that don't necessarily have answers. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115146 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:26:14 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115146-10-predictions-for-the-ehs-field-in-2026 ‘Wonderful news!’ 600+ NIOSH Employees Are Reinstated The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a .reversal of its deep staffing cuts to NIOSH.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115121 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:23:45 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115121-wonderful-news-600-niosh-employees-are-reinstated ISHN’s most popular articles of 2025 OSHA, the Chemical Safety Board, NIOSH, and other federal agencies that deal with worker safety were under fire in 2025.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115107 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115107-ishns-most-popular-articles-of-2025 What Should You Do About Electromagnetic Fields in the Workplace? EU’s EMF Directive requires employers to conduct and communicate risk assessments, especially for EMF sources measured above action levels.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115105 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115105-what-should-you-do-about-electromagnetic-fields-in-the-workplace OSHA’s Top 10 Most Common Workplace Safety Violations Don’t wait for an inspection. Learn from the most frequent OSHA compliance failures and how to protect your workforce from preventable hazards.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115102 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115102-oshas-top-10-most-common-workplace-safety-violations Hazard Communication Keeps Safety at the Forefront Signs reinforce safety messages, remind them of the safer way to go, and reflect your safety culture.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115074 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115074-hazard-communication-keeps-safety-at-the-forefront OSHA Extends Contest Dates for Citations, Focuses Efforts to Address Backlog During the lapse in appropriations, OSHA received safety and health complaints that did not meet criteria for excepted activity.


]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115051 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:34:37 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115051-us-labor-department-extends-contest-dates-for-workplace-safety-health-citations-focuses-efforts-to-address-pending-complaints Is Cal/OSHA a Paper Tiger? “One of the most shocking revelations from the recent California State Audit of Cal/OSHA was how few worker complaints actually got investigated."

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115049 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115049-is-cal-osha-a-paper-tiger Closing the Ethylene Oxide Safety Gap: OSHA’s Outdated Rules are Threatening Worker Safety Despite decades of research linking ethylene oxide exposure to life-threatening diseases, OSHA has not updated its workplace exposure limits since the early 1980s. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115041 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115041-closing-the-ethylene-oxide-safety-gap-oshas-outdated-rules-are-threatening-worker-safety PODCAST | From OSHA Enforcement to Employment Law During his tenure at the DOL, Peter Vassalo was also the primary contact for enforcing OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard and led national efforts related to ergonomic enforcement.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114994 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114994-from-osha-enforcement-to-employment-law Ongoing Government Shutdown Puts Most OSHA Activities on Hold The federal government shutdown went into effect October 1, 2025.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114973 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:15:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114973-ongoing-government-shutdown-puts-most-osha-activities-on-hold Your Guide to Codes and Standards in the Modern Workplace 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114962 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114962-your-guide-to-codes-and-standards-in-the-modern-workplace How Does the U.S. Government Shutdown Impact Workplace Safety? The Department of Labor developed a shutdown contingency plan, which is now under effect.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114961 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:14:49 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114961-how-does-the-us-government-shutdown-impact-workplace-safety Digging Deeper: Why Trench Safety Needs to Be a Top Priority Trenching work remains one of construction's most lethal activities, yet its dangers are often underestimated.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114917 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114917-digging-deeper-why-trench-safety-needs-to-be-a-top-priority NIOSH Approval of Respirators Alive and Well (After a Close Call) AIHA Chief Executive Officer Larry Sloan says lobbying efforts in the House of Representatives and Senate appear to be successful to ensure the approval program remains funded in fiscal year 2026. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114918 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:53:16 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114918-niosh-approval-of-respirators-alive-and-well-after-a-close-call 10 Current EHS Issues with Significant Impact The years leading up to the 2028 presidential election will be marked by unpredictable national and local politics. Stay tuned to these safety issues.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114909 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114909-10-current-ehs-issues-with-significant-impact House and Senate to Wrangle Over OSHA and NIOSH Funding A House appropriations subcommittee in the first week of September proposed to cut OSHA’s FY26 budget by 8% and NIOSH’s budget by 14 percent.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114915 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:12:17 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114915-house-and-senate-to-wrangle-over-osha-and-niosh-funding OSHA Announces New Standards Priorities 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114914 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:01:51 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114914-osha-announces-new-standards-priorities