OSHA

OSHA Penalties Won’t Increase in 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:38:16 -0400

Every year OSHA’s penalties increase at the rate of inflation, but this year the Office of Management and Budget ruled out an increase on a technicality.

Why Storage System Design Is Now an OSHA Priority

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:57:02 -0400

In 2022, the latest data available, the injury and illness rate in the warehouse sector stood at 4.8 cases per 100 full-time workers, compared to 2.7 across industry as a whole.

OSHA: $3.5M in Fines in Houston Facility's Chemical Spill Response

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in fines against three companies after federal inspectors determined they failed to protect workers during post-emergency response cleanup after a chemical spill at the BWC Terminals industrial facility in Channelview.

How AI Can Help Safety Teams Keep SDS Records Searchable, Current, and Audit-Ready

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:35:56 -0400

A safety data sheet library that registers as complete on an internal audit can look very different to an OSHA compliance officer working through the facility's chemical inventory one product at a time.

Managing Workplace Heat Risk: OSHA Requirements for Employers

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:50 -0400

With warming trends now documented across 41 states and heatwaves occurring at roughly twice the frequency seen in the 1960s, an issue that used to be limited to certain seasons is now emerging as an ongoing occupational risk.

How to Recognize and Reduce Non-Physical Hazards: Is Total Worker Health the Answer?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:55:38 -0400

Adverse health conditions tied to psychosocial risk hazards may contribute globally to more than 840,000 worker deaths annually, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

Heat Illness Prevention Begins Long Before Temperatures Rise

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

In construction, manufacturing, and other high-exertion industries, heat exposure is predictable, measurable, and something we see season after season. Yet many heat illness prevention efforts still focus primarily on what happens during the work shift.

OSHA Fines Grocer H-E-B $18K in Warehouse Worker's Death

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:17:37 -0400

In October 2025, a woman died of blunt trauma to the left lower extremity while working in a San Antonio H-E-B warehouse.

OSHA Cites Piggly Wiggly Franchisee For Serious Violations After Amputation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:44:44 -0400

OSHA cited the employer with a willful violation for bypassing the machine’s safety guards.

OSHA: Railroad Wrongfully Suspended Worker for Reporting Train Collision, Safety Concerns

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:29:55 -0400

The agency investigated a complaint filed by a Kansas City-based employee of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.

After March 2026 Rivian Death, Safety Managers Reassess Loading Dock Systems Under OSHA's Warehouse Emphasis Program

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:50:07 -0400

Two warehouse worker deaths occurred during OSHA's active National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting warehousing operations.

OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall at SpaceX Starbase

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:49:05 -0400

OSHA is investigating a worker’s death at SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in South Texas on Friday, May 15, 2026.

OSHA Discusses ‘Good Headspace’ — Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:09:00 -0400

Promoting “good headspace” means workers are in a healthy, productive mindset to manage thoughts and emotions.

Annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ Companies Eye-Opening Look at Safety Violations

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The report was released amid a sharp drop in workplace health and safety enforcement, as federal penalties decline 47 percent in 2025.

OSHA Highlights Safe Construction Practices During 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:28:56 -0400

The nationwide event focuses on preventing falls, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training, and hazard awareness to protect workers.

Tennessee OSHA Issues Record $3.1M Fine After Deadly Explosion at Munitions Plant

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The Oct. 10, 2025 explosion killed all 16 workers inside the facility.

OSHA Finds Florida Roofing Company Willfully Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards After Worker’s Fatal Fall

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The employer also failed to adequately train employees to recognize fall hazards.

Contractors Cited for Violations in Death of Worker at ICE Facility

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Federal regulators have cited three contractors for safety violations stemming from the death of a worker helping build a major immigration detention center last year.

OSHA Updates National Emphasis Program as Original Program Expires

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:36:21 -0400

The revised National Emphasis Program is effective immediately and will be in place for five years after the effective date.

What Happened to Cal/OSHA?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:17:49 -0400

Cal/OSHA for decades has been held up as a model for states (21 and Puerto Rico) that run their own OSHA programs. But recent budget slashing and under-staffing are limiting enforcement actions.

National COSH Reveals Dirty Dozen 2026: The Companies Putting Workers Most at Risk

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:50:30 -0400

New report released during Workers’ Memorial Week highlighting preventable workplace hazards and calls for urgent accountability.

OSHA Honors Fallen Workers With 2026 Workers Memorial Day Events

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:33:43 -0400

On April 23, OSHA and Mine Safety and Health Administration will honor loved ones who have lost their lives on the job during its national Workers Memorial program.

Building an OSHA-Ready Program Across Sites and Teams

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:27:25 -0400

This ISHN webinar addressing the significant challenges of maintaining consistent OSHA compliance across multiple sites is available on demand now.

Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Investigation

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:15:07 -0400

Chavez-DeRemer’s exit is not a surprise. A series of news reports for months have detailed how she became entangled in political and personal controversies.

Compliant EHS Programs in 2026 Must be Built to Withstand Scrutiny

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

OSHA Wants to Build Relationships… How Many Businesses Want to Work With OSHA?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The new OSHA Cares initiative is largely irrelevant, and likely won’t have many takers.

Trump Administration Again Proposes Deep OSHA Budget Cuts

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:57:55 -0400

OSHA’s enforcement staff is at the lowest level in OSHA’s 55-year history, according to Confined Space.

OSHA Proposes Rule to Remove Deadline for Walking-Working Surfaces Standard Ladder Installations

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:47:06 -0400

A provision in the November 2016 final standard mandated that these fixed ladders must include a fall arrest or ladder safety system by Nov. 18, 2036.

OSHA Cites Construction Contractor With 7 Willful, 33 Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench Collapse

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:19:20 -0400

Workers from Revoli Construction Co. Inc. of Massachusetts were removing sandy soil and installing steel plates outside of a trench.

OSHA 1926.651: Compliance in Site Preparation

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:17:36 -0400

OSHA 1926.651 specifically addresses excavation requirements for underground utility installation projects. Here’s an overview of how to ensure compliance.