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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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Preparing for Flu Season with Increasing COVID Cases

By Alana Smart | August 27, 2021

The end of August typically signals the beginning of the flu vaccination season. According to the CDC, the ...

Vendor Credentialing: Best Practices and Guide

By Alana Smart | January 24, 2022

What is vendor credentialing? It wasn't until the mid-2000s that vendor credentialing became common practice. Prior to this, ...

About HAZWOPER Medical Surveillance

By Alana Smart | November 23, 2021

The Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard applies to employers whose employees respond, investigate, or clean ...