News Releases
- US Labor Department finds 6 New York, New Jersey construction employers exposed workers to safety hazards, assesses combined $648K in penalties October 16, 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
- US Department of Labor releases new workplace guidance to prepare employers, workers for opioid emergencies September 24, 2026September 24, 2026US Department of Labor releases new workplace guidance to prepare employers, workers for opioid emergencies
Quick Takes
- 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
- QuickTakes 9/08/2026 September 8, 2026STRIVING TOWARD SAFETY EXCELLENCE SAFETY AT EVERY LEVEL GET YOUR PASSPORT TO SAFETY DATES TO REMEMBER BE A LIFELINE BETTER TOGETHER SPEAKING OUT FOR SAFETY YOU ASK...WE ANSWER MINUTE WITH MARLIS WHAT'S TRENDING
Federal Register
- Nemko North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition October 16, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Friday, October 16, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 65799] Nemko North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of RecognitionNemko North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Rigging Equipment for Material Handling October 16, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Friday, October 16, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 65788] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Rigging Equipment for Material HandlingAgency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Rigging Equipment for Material Handling
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Formaldehyde Standard September 29, 2026[Federal Register Volume 91, (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)] [Notice] [Pages 61455-61456] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Formaldehyde StandardAgency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Formaldehyde Standard
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
