Employers must also inform all employees about the requirements of 29 CFR 1904.35 (b) (1) (iv) and section 11 (c) of the OSHA Act, which protect employees from retaliation for engaging in activities ...

It behooves the employer to make certain heavy equipment operators are trained in the safe operation of their equipment, AND that training is documented through an operator training certification.” — ...

On November 4, 2021, OSHA released its long-anticipated rule related to COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace. The stated purpose of the COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has long been the regulatory backbone for workplace safety in the United States, setting and enforcing standards to protect employees from ...

Oregon’s workplace safety agency said this week it is relaxing standards for COVID-19 safety precautions, adjusting rules to conform with new state health guidance. That means the end to formal mask ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Wednesday afternoon that it has eliminated all face mask and physical distancing requirements for workplaces ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing updates in the handrail and stair rail system requirements for its general industry, Walking-Working Surfaces ...

New OSHA regulations in 2025 are reshaping construction safety, emphasizing proactive prevention, documentation and mental health. Digital recordkeeping tools are one way to help contractors stay ...

President Biden is urging employers to move ahead with work force requirements as OSHA sorts through companies’ questions about how the rules will work. By Lauren Hirsch Last month, President Biden ...