In keeping with tradition, OSHA was on hand to reveal its Top 10 Most Cited Standards at the 2024 National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo. At the event, Scott Ketcham, director of the ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long been the regulatory backbone for workplace safety in the United States, setting and enforcing standards to protect employees from ...

Worker safety is a top priority for organizations across all industries, especially considering how dangerous some day-to-day tasks can be. Accidents and human error ...

These are the states with the biggest compliance gaps, according to a recent analysis.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. OSHA's proposed rules would limit its ability to cite for "inherent" ...

Oregon OSHA will hold a two-day training conference in Bend on safety and health for workers in the residential, commercial, and industrial construction industries, as well as insights for employers ...

OSHA has proposed a rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries, but its future is uncertain. The proposed rule would require employers to monitor temperatures, provide training, ...

The proposed rule requires employers with more than 10 employees to develop a written heat injury and illness prevention plan. Core requirements include heat hazard identification, implementation of ...

There are an estimated 53 million employees in the United States, Canada and Europe who are classified as lone workers, meaning they work in the field, remotely or by themselves. These individuals ...

On October 15, 2024, OSHA issued Inspection Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments that updates enforcement protocols for the agency’s field staff and compliance guidance for ...

Seventeen inmates at the Madison County Jail were recognized for obtaining their Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification. This is the third graduating class, which totaled 23 ...