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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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Uncovering Safety-Sensitive Cannabis Use Patterns in the Workplace

By Alana Smart | October 18, 2023

The rapidly evolving landscape of cannabis use has raised significant concerns about its impact on the workplace. Particularly ...

Shift Workers More Likely to Have Unhealthy Eating Habits

By Alana Smart | March 22, 2023

New research shows that rotating shift workers are more likely to have unhealthy eating habits and are eating ...

Employee Heart Health

By Alana Smart | February 18, 2022

Employee cardiovascular disease has a direct effect on employers. Employees with cardiovascular diseases lost 56 hours more per ...