OSHA issues new letters of interpretation to clarify how employers must apply key safety standards, from confined spaces to recordkeeping and audiometric testing. OSHA has issued seven new letters of ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was enacted by Congress to address the effect of workplace injuries and hazards on the nation's commerce; the act authorized the formation of the ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn't set limits or standards for workplace lifting, but does recommend that employers offer safe lifting training to employees. The National ...

Open flames in the workplace constitute a hazard to employees due to the possibility of burns by direct exposure to flame, as well as from igniting fires or explosions. The Occupational Safety & ...

Construction activity of all types poses hazards that are subject to regulation by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, which recognizes excavation as one of the most ...

If allowed to stand by the courts, a rulemaking issued recently by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will require employers to expose their reported accident illness and report ...

In 2025, efforts to weaken or dismantle the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have resurfaced, raising significant concerns about the future of workplace safety. Representative Andy ...

What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency in the United States committed to safeguarding worker ...

Cal/OSHA is prompting employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers as temperatures climb into the triple digits.