OSHA has announced that it is replacing traditional hardhats used by its employees with more modern safety helmets to protect them better when they are on inspection sites. Among other problems, hard ...

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" ...

OSHA announced on March 16 that it is launching a Safety Champions Program. The agency describes the program as a "new ...

The idea of “Total Worker Health” is becoming more common in safety conversations. It goes beyond hard hats and safety signs. This approach looks at the whole worker, including physical, mental, and ...

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S., and OSHA’s new 2025 regulations raise the bar for compliance. With the industry still accounting for more than one in five ...

A virtual public hearing on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposal to modify the way the nation’s fire, rescue and EMS personnel respond to emergencies is underway and may ...

On January 26, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its updated Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Instruction, providing enforcement guidance ...

From reactive to predictive. Learn why "calm" regs don't mean relaxed enforcement and how to prep for high-stakes audits. Many business leaders assume that a lack of "new" Fed OSHA workplace safety ...

Analysis of OSHA data finds lack of training and failure to follow basic safety protocols are to blame for most forklift-related fatalities. DC Velocity Staff ...

Between the pandemic and a looming recession, the last few years have not been easy for employers or their HR teams. But with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's latest policy change, ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, June 25, the American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) testified before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its proposed Heat Injury ...