News Releases
- US Department of Labor finds railroad wrongfully suspended worker for reporting train collision, safety concerns May 4, 2026May 4, 2026US Department of Labor finds railroad wrongfully suspended worker for reporting train collision, safety concerns
- 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
- US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing company for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after worker suffers fatal fall, another injured April 24, 2026April 24, 2026US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing company for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after worker suffers fatal fall, another injured
- Department of Labor finds New Mexico company wrongfully fired inspector who raised concerns during gas pipeline installation at Oklahoma site April 23, 2026April 23, 2026Department of Labor finds New Mexico company wrongfully fired inspector who raised concerns during gas pipeline installation at Oklahoma site
- 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
Quick Takes
- QuickTakes 5/20/2026 May 20, 2026STANDING TOGETHER TO PEVENT FALLS OSHA ON THE ROAD ALLIES IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY THE WORD ON THE STREET EXPANDING OUR FOCUS WORKPLACE SAFETY MILESTONES YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
- QuickTakes 5/7/2026 May 7, 2026REFLECTING ON WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY TAKING A STAND TO PREVENT FALLS MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS DATES TO REMEMBER SUPPORT MENTAL WELL-BEING PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL WORKPLACE SAFETY MILESTONES YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
- QuickTakes 4/22/2026 April 22, 2026WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY MAKING WORK ZONE SAFETY A PRIORITY BUILT FOR SAFETY DATES TO REMEMBER STAY ALERT. GET HOME SAFE. PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS 20 YEARS OF SAFETY COLLABORATION SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL WORKPLACE SAFETY MILESTONES YOU ASK...WE ANSWER WHAT'S TRENDING
Federal Register
- Obayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments May 29, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 32095-32105] Obayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for CommentsObayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Walking-Working Surfaces Standard May 29, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 32094-32095] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Walking-Working Surfaces StandardAgency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Walking-Working Surfaces Standard
- Department of Labor Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2026 May 27, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31358] Department of Labor Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2026Department of Labor Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2026
Directives
- 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)
- 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
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
