News Releases
- US Department of Labor announces nearly $13M available in funding for worker safety, health training grants July 1, 2026July 1, 2026US Department of Labor announces nearly $13M available in funding for worker safety, health training grants
- US Department of Labor proposes $3.5M in fines for dangerous health, safety violations by 3 employers during Houston facility chemical spill response June 26, 2026June 26, 2026US Department of Labor proposes $3.5M in fines for dangerous health, safety violations by 3 employers during Houston facility chemical spill response
- US Department of Labor to host free, three-day virtual training on worker safety and health for federal agencies, Aug. 4-6 June 24, 2026Editor’s Note: A correction was made to who is presenting this virtual training session.June 24, 2026US Department of Labor to host free, three-day virtual training on worker safety and health for federal agencies, Aug. 4-6
- US Department of Labor cites Piggly Wiggly franchisee for willful, serious violations after employee suffers amputation June 1, 2026June 1, 2026US Department of Labor cites Piggly Wiggly franchisee for willful, serious violations after employee suffers amputation
- US Department of Labor highlights safe construction practices during 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 4, 2026May 4, 2026US Department of Labor highlights safe construction practices during 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls
Quick Takes
- QuickTakes 6/24/2026 June 24, 2026BETTER TOGETHER SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL 30 YEARS OF SAFETY EXCELLENCE DATES TO REMEMBER CONNECT WITH US SHORE UP WORKER SAFETY COLLABORATION BUILDS SUCCESS PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS WHY SAFETY MATTERS WORKPLACE SAFETY MILESTONES YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
- QuickTakes 7/09/2026 June 9, 2026HOLDING VIOLATORS ACCOUNTABLE KEEPING CONNECTED TRAINING GRANTS AVAILABLE INSIDE OSHA'S VISION DATES TO REMEMBER SAFETY IN MOTION KEEP YOUR COOL SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL PARTNERS IN PREVENTION PROTECTING WORKERS RIGHTS WORKPLACE SAFETY MILESTONES HOT OFF THE PRESS YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
- QuickTakes 6/8/2026 June 8, 2026PROTECTING YOUNG WORKERS TRENCH SAFETY BE PREPARED DATES TO REMEMBER KEEP YOUR COOL IN THE HEAT SAFETY IS PERSONAL OSHA CARES SUMMER HAZARDS SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS WORKPLACE SAFETY MILESTONES YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
Federal Register
- Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements July 10, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Friday, July 10, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 42776-42777] Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) RequirementsHydrostatic Testing Provision of the Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Derricks Standard July 2, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Thursday, July 2, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 40595] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Derricks StandardAgency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Derricks Standard
- Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, FY 2026; Availability of Funds and Funding Opportunity Announcements July 1, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Wednesday, July 1, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 40043-40044] Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, FY 2026; Availability of Funds and Funding Opportunity AnnouncementsSusan Harwood Training Grant Program, FY 2026; Availability of Funds and Funding Opportunity Announcements
Directives
- Voluntary Protection Programs Policies and Procedures Manual June 16, 202606/16/2026 - National - CSP 03-01-005 - Voluntary Protection Programs Policies and Procedures ManualVoluntary Protection Programs Policies and Procedures Manual
- Extension of CPL 04-00-27, Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Exposure to Noise Hazards in the Workplace May 31, 202605/31/2026 - Chicago - CPL 04-00-27 - Extension of CPL 04-00-27, Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Exposure to Noise Hazards in the WorkplaceExtension of CPL 04-00-27, Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Exposure to Noise Hazards in the Workplace
- Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2024) May 19, 202605/19/2026 - National - CPL 02-02-079 - Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2024)Inspection Procedures for the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2024)
- 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)
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)
- 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
- 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.
OSHA Offices by State
