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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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Worker Safety During Hurricane Season

By Alana Smart | July 13, 2022

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, with the greatest amount of activity ...

Spirometry / Pulmonary Function Tests Delayed Throughout Pandemic

By Alana Smart | January 25, 2022

Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Tests) measurers lung function, specifically the amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled ...

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. ...