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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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Precarious Work Increases Risk of Workplace Injury

By Alana Smart | October 23, 2024

A growing body of research highlights the severe health risks linked to precarious employment. Two recent studies by ...

Chronic Workplace Noise Raises High Blood Pressure Risk

By Alana Smart | October 16, 2024

Occupational noise exposure has long been associated with hearing loss. Still, new research suggests it could have even ...

Medical Screenings vs Medical Surveillance – What’s the Difference?

By Alana Smart | October 14, 2021

Medical screening and medical surveillance are terms which are often used interchangeably, however they are two distinct services. ...