News Releases
- US Department of Labor investigation finds Alabama construction company exposed workers to trenching hazards following fatal incident April 16, 2026April 16, 2026US Department of Labor investigation finds Alabama construction company exposed workers to trenching hazards following fatal incident
- US Department of Labor amplifies maritime protections for Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands following increased workplace safety concerns April 15, 2026April 15, 2026US Department of Labor amplifies maritime protections for Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands following increased workplace safety concerns
- US Department of Labor honors fallen workers with national Workers Memorial ceremonies, vigil April 23 April 14, 2026April 14, 2026US Department of Labor honors fallen workers with national Workers Memorial ceremonies, vigil April 23
- US Department of Labor, Mascaro Construction Co. partner to promote safety, health during Heinz History Center expansion April 13, 2026April 13, 2026US Department of Labor, Mascaro Construction Co. partner to promote safety, health during Heinz History Center expansion
- US Department of Labor updates national emphasis program to protect workers from indoor, outdoor heat hazards April 10, 2026April 10, 2026US Department of Labor updates national emphasis program to protect workers from indoor, outdoor heat hazards
Quick Takes
- QuickTakes 4/08/2026 April 8, 2026HONORING FALLEN WORKERS STAND DOWN TO PREVENT FALLS HOLDING BAD ACTORS ACCOUNTABLE PROTECTING MARITIME WORKERS DATES TO REMEMBER STAY AHEAD OF FLOOD HAZARDS PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS PARTNERING FOR WORKER SAFETY WORKPLACE SAFETY MILESTONES SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL CONSTRUCTIVE COLLABORATION SAFE ACTIONS SAVE LIVES YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
- QuickTakes 3/31/2026 March 31, 2026JOIN OUR TEAM GRAIN SAFETY WEEK SAFE ACTIONS SAVE LIVES DATES TO REMEMBER STEP UP YOUR SAFETY GAME PROTECTING YOUNG WORKERS GROWING A CULTURE OF SAFETY MEETING WORKERS WHERE THEY ARE DATA-DRIVEN SUCCESS SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL HOT OFF THE PRESS YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
- QuickTakes 3/19/2026 March 19, 2026OSHA CARES BECOME A SAFETY CHAMPION A MESSAGE ON TRENCH SAFETY WE'RE HIRING! DATES TO REMEMBER COLLABORATION IN ACTION OSHA'S SAFETY TOOLBOX THE NEXT GENERATION OF SAFETY LEADER SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO KNOWN HAZARDS PARTNERING TO PROTECT WORKERS SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
Federal Register
- House Falls in Marine Terminals April 17, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Friday, April 17, 2026)] [Final Rule] [Pages 20583-20587] House Falls in Marine TerminalsHouse Falls in Marine Terminals
- Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding With the Department of Energy (August 28, 1992); Transfers of Regulatory Authority at Certain Privatized Facilities and Operations at the Idaho National Laboratory Site, Hanford Site, Nevada National Security Si April 17, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Friday, April 17, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 20708-20710] Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding With the Department of Energy (August 28, 1992); Transfers of Regulatory Authority at Certain Privatized Facilities and Operations at the Idaho National Laboratory Site, Hanford Site, Nevada National Security SiAddendum to the Memorandum of Understanding With the Department of Energy (August 28, 1992); Transfers of Regulatory Authority at Certain Privatized Facilities and Operations at the Idaho National Laboratory Site, Hanford Site, Nevada National Security Si
- TÜV SÜD America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition April 14, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 19204-19205] TÜV SÜD America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of RecognitionTÜV SÜD America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
Directives
- National Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards April 10, 202604/10/2026 - National - CPL 03-00-024 - National Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related HazardsNational Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards
- Special Government Employee (SGE) Program Policies and Procedures Manual for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and Safety Champions Program (SCP) March 25, 202603/25/2026 - National - CSP-03-01-004 - Special Government Employee (SGE) Program Policies and Procedures Manual for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and Safety Champions Program (SCP)Special Government Employee (SGE) Program Policies and Procedures Manual for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and Safety Champions Program (SCP)
- Website Management and Administration Policy March 11, 202603/11/2026 - National - IRT 03-00-003 - Website Management and Administration PolicyWebsite Management and Administration Policy
- Whistleblower Complaint Intake Closure Procedures March 9, 202603/09/2026 - National - CPL 09-00-001 - Whistleblower Complaint Intake Closure ProceduresWhistleblower Complaint Intake Closure Procedures
- Local Emphasis Program for Programmed Maritime Inspections March 2, 202603/02/2026 - New York City - NYC-CPL-04-00-002 - Local Emphasis Program for Programmed Maritime InspectionsLocal Emphasis Program for Programmed Maritime Inspections
Interpretations
- Updated Enforcement Policy for Recording and Reporting of COVID-19 Cases March 31, 2026Updated Enforcement Policy for Recording and Reporting of COVID-19 Cases - [1904; 1904.5(b)(2)(viii); 1904.39; 1910.502; 1910.502(q)(2)(ii); 1910.502(q)(3)(ii); 1910.502(q)(3)(iii); 1910.502(q)(3)(iv); 1910.502(r)]Updated Enforcement Policy for Recording and Reporting of COVID-19 Cases
- Interim Enforcement Guidance for Handrail and Stair Rail System Requirements under 1910.28(b) and 1910.29(f) February 26, 2026Interim Enforcement Guidance for Handrail and Stair Rail System Requirements under 1910.28(b) and 1910.29(f) - [1910.28(b); 1910.28(b)(11)(ii); 1910.29(f); 1910.29(f)(1); 1910.29(f)(1)(ii)(A); 1910.29(f)(1)(ii)(B); 1910.29(f)(1)(iii); 1910.29(f)(1)(iii)(A); 1910.29(f)(1)(iii)(B)]Interim Enforcement Guidance for Handrail and Stair Rail System Requirements under 1910.28(b) and 1910.29(f)
- Recordability of workplace injuries resulting from personal rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. January 20, 2026Recordability of workplace injuries resulting from personal rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. - [1904; 1904.5(a); 1904.5(b)(1); 1904.5(b)(2); 1904.5(b)(2)(iv); 1904.5(b)(2)(v); 1904.5(b)(2)(vi); 1904.5(b)(3)]Recordability of workplace injuries resulting from personal rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
- Clarification of "as free as practicable" lead contamination on surfaces September 29, 2025Clarification of "as free as practicable" lead contamination on surfaces - [1926.62; 1926.62(h)(1); 1926.62(i)(2)(i); 1926.62(i)(4)(ii); 1910.1025; 1910.1025(h)(1); 1910.1025(i)(2)(i); 1910.1025(i)(4)]Clarification of "as free as practicable" lead contamination on surfaces
OSHA Offices by State
