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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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Lab Based Urine Drug Testing: Still the Gold Standard

By Alana Smart | May 1, 2012

Every year, the market is flooded with new drug screening solutions for employers - electronic chain of custodies, ...

DOT Drivers and Sleep Apnea

By Alana Smart | March 4, 2022

What DOT drivers need to know about sleep apnea Because sleep apnea affects the quality of sleep, it ...

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 ...