On January 13, 2025, OSHA’s final rule took effect regarding the standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. (See U.S. Dept. of Labor Release No. 24-2453-NAT, ...

The U.S. Department of Labor has selected Scott Ketcham as the new director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Directorate of Construction (DOC) in Washington, D.C.

OSHA will hold a public hearing on June 16 to gather input on its proposed federal standard aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses. Heat is the leading cause of death ...

OSHA has issued a bulletin about the hazards of tree-care work, focusing on preventing worker fatalities from falls and falling objects. “Too many tree-care workers are being hurt or killed by ...