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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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January Experiences Higher Rates of Health-related Workplace Absenteeism

By Alana Smart | March 3, 2022

Each year, the number of workers who are absent or need to cut back hours drastically spikes during ...

Risk Factors for Holiday Season Workplace Injuries

By Alana Smart | December 7, 2022

The holidays can be a time of cheer and festivity, but it also can be fraught with risk. ...

Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

By Alana Smart | March 27, 2023

At the turn of the century, the shirtwaist became a mainstay of women’s fashion. Women abandoned the confines ...