Federal deregulation is slowing OSHA’s rulemaking, but targeted proposals—such as exemptions for inherently risky activities and continued heat-safety efforts—signal selective regulatory shifts. At ...

OSHA’s recent proposed rules reflect a significant deregulatory agenda, signaling a rollback of existing obligations across industries. A major proposed change would limit OSHA’s ability to cite ...

This guide explains OSHA and the regulations it sets for workplace safety and employee health. Learn how your small business ...

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 October 21, 2025, memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) sets out an aggressive framework to accelerate deregulatory actions ...

David Michaels, PhD, MPH is a professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. He was assistant secretary of labor for OSHA from 2009 to 2017, and is the ...

The U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA have proposed the first-ever federal safety standard addressing excessive heat in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the goal ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed by the federal government in 1971 with the goal of reducing workplace injuries and fatalities. OSHA works with employers of all ...

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