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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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How to Protect Temporary Workers

By Alana Smart | January 11, 2022

Workers who are employed through staffing agencies are generally referred to as temporary workers, contracted workers, or supplied ...

States with Legalized Cannabis See Fewer Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings

By Alana Smart | September 2, 2022

Between 2016 and 2019, United States Poison Control Centers received 7,600 calls related to synthetic cannabinoid use. The ...

The Dark Side of Desk Jobs: How to Stay Healthy While Sitting All Day

By Alana Smart | May 3, 2023

Desk jobs have become increasingly common in today's workforce, and while they provide a sense of stability and ...