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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.
AnalysisCDC data show emergency room visits for tick bites in 2026 are the highest for this time of year since 2017 in most regions. NIOSH's July 2026 guidance urges employers to protect outdoor workers from Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and other tickborne illnesses. Here's what employers need to know.
AnalysisThe July 31 application deadline for OSHA's $12.787 million Harwood grant cycle has passed. Review verified funding details and practical ways to find and evaluate workplace safety training resources.
AnalysisOSHA lists September and October 2026 post-hearing deadlines for respiratory protection, chemical standards, fixed ladders, and safety color codes. Here is how HR teams can track proposals while maintaining current compliance.
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.
AnalysisNIOSH's new algorithmic hygiene guidance reframes AI as an occupational hazard modifier. Learn how compliance technology helps employers assess, monitor, and control AI-related workplace risks under this framework.
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.
AnalysisOver 70% of occupational heat deaths occur during a worker's first week on the job. With OSHA's updated Heat NEP and Heat Safety Week 2026 just concluded, employers must implement acclimatization protocols to protect new and seasonal hires this summer.
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.
AnalysisRecent OSHA enforcement actions show employers facing six-figure penalties for retaliating against workers who report safety concerns. Here's how HR teams can build compliant anti-retaliation programs.
AnalysisOSHA's first GHS Revision 7 compliance deadline for the updated Hazard Communication Standard hits May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who must comply, and how digital SDS management and compliance platforms are helping employers meet the deadline.
AnalysisState workplace violence prevention laws are expanding beyond California. Here's what HR operations teams should know about new requirements in New York and other states, and how to build a compliant prevention program before the next deadline hits.
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.
AnalysisThe May 19, 2026 deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard is less than a month away. Learn what changed, why HazCom remains OSHA's #2 most-cited violation, and how compliance technology helps employers manage the transition.
AnalysisOSHA's four-month extension of the updated Hazard Communication Standard gives employers until November 20, 2026 to comply with GHS Revision 7. Learn what changed, what the new deadlines mean, and how compliance technology can streamline the transition.
AnalysisAs OSHA marks Workers' Memorial Day on April 28 with its first-ever candlelight vigil, new BLS data shows 5,070 workers died on the job in 2024. Here's what the numbers reveal about persistent risks and what employers should do now.
AnalysisOSHA renewed and revised its Heat National Emphasis Program on April 10, 2026, targeting 55 high-risk industries for heat-related inspections and introducing updated citation guidance. Here's what employers need to know before summer.
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 issued a revised National Emphasis Program on April 10, 2026, refocusing heat-related enforcement on 55 high-risk industries with updated data and new guidance. Here's what employers need to know before summer.
AnalysisOSHA's expanded electronic recordkeeping requirements and Site-Specific Targeting program use employer-submitted data to trigger inspections. Learn how compliance technology helps employers manage this new data-driven enforcement landscape.
AnalysisWith OSHA's Heat National Emphasis Program expiring in April 2026 and a proposed federal heat standard under review, employers should prepare now for summer heat season. Here's what the proposed rule requires and how to protect your workers.
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.
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.
