OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.
Despite OSHA’s proven track record, there are those who see it as an impediment rather than a safeguard. The notion that rolling back regulations will somehow benefit American workers is not only ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. OSHA's proposed rules would limit its ability to cite for "inherent" ...
OSHA has determined that the La Porte, Texas-based Qualawash Holdings LLC—operating as Quala Services LLC—failed to conduct necessary atmospheric testing inside a tank before allowing a 53-year-old ...
The Department of Labor announced “updates to penalty guidelines” to improve worker safety on Monday that it said will support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards. The announcement ...
The rule will pay dividends for outdoor workers in Texas, California, and Florida where summer days often exceed 100 degrees. (Boudoirphotographyguide/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 4.0) To buck this trend, ...
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The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday declared a power emergency as a heat wave that could affect millions of people ...
On April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration will gather with families from across the country to honor loved ...