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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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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OSHA expands Severe Violator Enforcement Program

By Alana Smart | September 21, 2022

In place since 2010, OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) has focused on inspections of employers who have a history ...

Alarming Diabetes Statistics: An Employer Wake-Up Call

By Alana Smart | July 26, 2023

Did you know that approximately 15.3 million working age U.S. adults were diagnosed with diabetes in 2018? And ...

Chronic Kidney Disease Linked to Dust Exposure in the Workplace

By Alana Smart | September 25, 2024

New research continues to shed light on the significant health risks posed by particle exposure in the workplace. ...