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OSHA news and updates. OSHA is the the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor.

OSHA Ends COVID-19 Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

February 19, 2025 / By Alana Smart / Blog

OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations. The agency announced in a February 5 memo that they will no

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Supreme Court Rejects OSHA Challenge

July 10, 2024 / By Alana Smart / Blog

In a significant development for employers focused on occupational health and safety, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA)

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Groups Update Guidelines for Healthcare Workplace Violence

By Alana Smart | November 29, 2022

Some people in healthcare professions have ultimately accepted that violence can be an inevitable part of the job. ...

Employees Still Hesitant to Discuss Their Mental Health

By Alana Smart | March 19, 2025

Despite growing conversations about mental health, a significant number of employees are still hesitant to discuss their mental ...

California’s New Indoor Heat Standard Is Now in Effect

By Alana Smart | August 14, 2024

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) reached a significant milestone on June 20, 2024, by ...