Workplace Compliance Advisor
Former compliance consultant who has worked with mid-sized employers on OSHA, DOT, and HR risk management initiatives. Dana understands regulations, but writes in a way that helps busy HR teams actually apply them.
“Compliance is easier when you translate rules into repeatable processes.”
AnalysisThe November 20, 2026 employer compliance deadline for OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard is just three months away. Learn what's required, what's changed, and how to prepare your workplace.
AnalysisOSHA has renewed its National Emphasis Program for warehouse and distribution center safety, extending comprehensive inspections through 2031. Here's what changed, what stayed, and how employers should prepare.
AnalysisOSHA issued $794,456 in penalties against Woodland Pulp LLC after a fatal hydrogen sulfide release killed two workers during a cold weather shutdown. Learn what went wrong and what employers must do to prevent chemical exposure tragedies.
AnalysisOSHA reopened the public comment period on its proposed lead standards revision following ACCSH review. Employers in construction and general industry had until August 21, 2026, to submit comments on changes to respiratory protection requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62.
AnalysisOSHA announced 19 FleetPride violations and $264,380 in proposed penalties after a worker fatality. Review verified findings and general-industry confined-space program, training, and rescue requirements.
AnalysisOSHA will hold virtual hearings starting August 19, 2026, on proposals to roll back respiratory protection and chemical exposure standards for 16 toxic substances. Employers must act by July 6 to participate.
AnalysisFor the first time since 2015, OSHA civil penalties did not increase due to a government shutdown that prevented the required inflation data. Here's what that means for employers — and why compliance still matters.
AnalysisOSHA has reopened the comment period for its proposed rule eliminating medical evaluations for filtering facepiece respirators and loose-fitting PAPRs. Employers have until July 6, 2026 to weigh in on a change that could save businesses over $600 million.
AnalysisOSHA issued nearly $200,000 in penalties against a Georgia supermarket franchisee after a meat grinder amputation. Here's what every employer with machinery needs to know about machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and OSHA's renewed enforcement focus on amputations.
AnalysisAfter a meat grinder amputation at a Georgia Piggly Wiggly, OSHA issued nearly $200K in penalties for machine guarding and lockout/tagout violations. Here's what employers must know about compliance in 2026.
AnalysisOSHA inspections are up 8% in 2026 with penalties at historic highs. Learn how the Severe Violator Enforcement Program and instance-by-instance citations are reshaping employer liability.
AnalysisThe first OSHA HazCom 2024 compliance deadline passed on May 19, 2026. Employers now face a November 20, 2026 deadline to update workplace labels, written programs, and employee training under the revised Hazard Communication Standard aligned with GHS Revision 7.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard arrives today. Here's what changed under GHS Revision 7 and what employers need to do now to avoid citations.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard arrives May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who must act, and how employers should prepare for the new GHS Revision 7 requirements.
AnalysisAfter a Florida roofing company was cited for willful violations following a worker's fatal fall, OSHA's enforcement data confirms fall protection remains the #1 most-cited standard for the 15th consecutive year. Here's what construction employers must know.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard lands May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who's affected, and how employers should prepare for GHS Revision 7.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard arrives May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who is affected, and the steps employers should take now to avoid citations under OSHA's second most-cited standard.
AnalysisOSHA cited two construction companies for fatal trench collapses in April 2026, proposing nearly $4.8 million in combined penalties. Here's what employers in construction and excavation need to do now to avoid deadly violations.
AnalysisOSHA revised its National Emphasis Program for indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards on April 10, 2026, targeting 55 high-risk industries with updated inspection priorities and clearer citation guidance. Here's what changed and how employers should prepare.
AnalysisOSHA cited two Georgia stone countertop manufacturers for repeat silica exposure violations in March 2026, part of an escalating federal and state enforcement crackdown on respirable crystalline silica hazards in the fabrication industry.
AnalysisOSHA announced two major new programs in March 2026 — the OSHA Cares initiative and the Safety Champions Program — shifting the agency toward a more collaborative, compliance-assistance approach. Here's what employers should know.
AnalysisThe EEOC voted 2-1 to rescind its comprehensive 2024 harassment guidance. Here's what changed, what didn't, and the steps employers should take to stay compliant.
AnalysisA practical breakdown of OSHA regulatory changes in early 2026, including HazCom compliance date extensions, ITA filing deadlines, updated penalties, and enforcement priorities employers should prepare for.
AnalysisIf your organization missed OSHA's ITA deadline, the right response is to confirm coverage, gather the correct records, and file as soon as possible. Here's a step-by-step guide.
