News Releases
- US Department of Labor cites Illinois utility construction company for repeated exposure to trenching hazards October 21, 2026October 21, 2026US Department of Labor cites Illinois utility construction company for repeated exposure to trenching hazards
- US Labor Department finds 6 New York, New Jersey construction employers exposed workers to safety hazards, assesses combined $648K in penalties October 13, 2026October 13, 2026US Labor Department finds 6 New York, New Jersey construction employers exposed workers to safety hazards, assesses combined $648K in penaltiesUS Labor Department finds 6 New York, New Jersey construction employers exposed workers to safety hazards, assesses combined $648K in penalties
- US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania excavation employer for failing to provide trench protection following fatal trench cave-in October 7, 2026October 7, 2026US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania excavation employer for failing to provide trench protection following fatal trench cave-in
- US Labor Department finds railroad illegally terminated employee who refused to work during severe weather October 1, 2026October 1, 2026US Labor Department finds railroad illegally terminated employee who refused to work during severe weather
- US Department of Labor awards $10.2 million to 67 organizations to promote workplace safety and health training October 1, 2026October 1, 2026US Department of Labor awards $10.2 million to 67 organizations to promote workplace safety and health training
Quick Takes
- QuickTakes 10/14/2026 November 2, 2026ENERGIZED FOR SAFETY PREVENTING TRENCHING HAZARDS DATES TO REMEMBER LISTEN UP! PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROTECT SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL YOUR RIGHT TO REPORT OSHA CLASSROOM YOU ASK…WE ANSWER MINUTE WITH MARLIS WHAT'S TRENDING
- QuickTakes 10/14/2026 October 14, 2026NEW ALLIANCE AIMS TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES PREPAREDNESS SAVE LIVES TRAINING GRANTS AWARDED DATES TO REMEMBER A CAREER PROTECTING WORKERS SIX KEYS TO FIRE SAFETY KNOW BEFORE YOU ENTER 35 YEARS OF VPP EXCELLENCE YOUR RIGHT TO REPORT YOU ASK�WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
- QuickTakes 9/23/2026 September 23, 2026SHARING OSHA�S VISION SAFE TRACTORS SAVE LIVES DATES TO REMEMBER START THE CONVERSATION SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL YOUR RIGHT TO REPORT YOU ASK�WE ANSWER WHAT�S TRENDING
Federal Register
- Obayashi--Jay Dee Joint Venture; Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent Variance October 29, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Thursday, October 29, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 68173-68183] Obayashi--Jay Dee Joint Venture; Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent VarianceObayashi--Jay Dee Joint Venture; Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent Variance
- Grain Handling Facilities Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements October 29, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Thursday, October 29, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 8170-8171] Grain Handling Facilities Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) RequirementsGrain Handling Facilities Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
- Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition October 29, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Thursday, October 29, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 68171-68173] Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of RecognitionIntertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
Directives
- Regional Emphasis Program for the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry October 1, 202610/01/2026 - Birmingham - BHM-CPL-04-00-004 - Regional Emphasis Program for the Upstream Oil and Gas IndustryRegional Emphasis Program for the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
- Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Landscaping and Horticultural Services October 1, 202610/01/2026 - Birmingham - BHM-CPL-04-00-003 - Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Landscaping and Horticultural ServicesRegional Emphasis Program (REP) for Landscaping and Horticultural Services
- Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Noise Hazards October 1, 202610/01/2026 - Birmingham - BHM-CPL 04-00-001 - Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Noise HazardsRegional Emphasis Program (REP) for Noise Hazards
- Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Powered Industrial Trucks October 1, 202610/01/2026 - Birmingham - BMH-CPL-04-00-002 - Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Powered Industrial TrucksRegional Emphasis Program (REP) for Powered Industrial Trucks
- Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Programmed Maritime Inspections October 1, 202610/01/2026 - Birmingham - BHM-CPL-04-00-000 - Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Programmed Maritime InspectionsRegional Emphasis Program (REP) for Programmed Maritime Inspections
Interpretations
- OSHA's Head Protection Requirements and Selection and Use of Type II Safety Helmets August 17, 2026OSHA's Head Protection Requirements and Selection and Use of Type II Safety Helmets - [1910.5(f); 1910.132; 1910.132(d)(1); 1910.132(d)(1)(i); 1910.135; 1910.135(a); 1910.135(b)]OSHA's Head Protection Requirements and Selection and Use of Type II Safety Helmets
- Clarification Regarding the Requirements of OSHA's Selection and Use of Work Practices Standard for Electrical Work August 17, 2026Clarification Regarding the Requirements of OSHA's Selection and Use of Work Practices Standard for Electrical Work - [1910.147; 1910.333; 1910.333(b)(2)(iii); 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(A); 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(B)]Clarification Regarding the Requirements of OSHA's Selection and Use of Work Practices Standard for Electrical Work
- Drywall replacement after removing water damaged asbestos-containing materials (ACM) May 7, 2026Drywall replacement after removing water damaged asbestos-containing materials (ACM) - [1926.1101(b); 1926.1101(f)(2); 1926.1101(g)(1); 1926.1101(g)(2); 1926.1101(g)(3); 1926.1101(g)(7); 1926.1101(g)(9)]Drywall replacement after removing water damaged asbestos-containing materials (ACM)
- Bone conduction audiometry in lieu of pure tone air conduction audiometry for employees with severe hearing loss February 25, 2026Bone conduction audiometry in lieu of pure tone air conduction audiometry for employees with severe hearing loss - [1910.95; 1910.95(g)(7)(iii); 1910.95(h); 1910.95(h)(1); 1910.95(h)(3)]Bone conduction audiometry in lieu of pure tone air conduction audiometry for employees with severe hearing loss
OSHA Offices by State
