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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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5 Occupational Safety Tips about Asbestos

By Alana Smart | May 11, 2012

Asbestos was utilized in numerous occupational settings throughout the 20th century. This naturally occurring mineral was cheap, easy ...

NOAA Predicts Above-Normal Hurricane Activity for 2024

By Alana Smart | June 26, 2024

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a forecast predicting above-normal hurricane activity for the 2024 ...

Protecting Miners’ Hearing: A Sound Investment

By Alana Smart | August 23, 2023

The echoes of heavy machinery and the rhythmic pulse of operations form the backdrop of an industry where ...