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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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OSHA Strives for Permanent Rule to Protect Healthcare Workers

By Alana Smart | March 30, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor is determined to continue rulings to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. On June ...

Vision Testing for Employees and Candidates

By Alana Smart | July 13, 2021

July is Healthy Vision Month and it is a great opportunity to discuss healthy vision in the workplace. ...

Circadian-Informed Lighting Enhances Performance and Sleep

By Alana Smart | October 30, 2024

A recent study shows that exposing night shift workers to circadian-informed lighting may significantly improve their sleep quality ...