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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OSHA has officially withdrawn its COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, signaling a significant shift in workplace safety regulations.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 Strives for Permanent Rule to Protect Healthcare Workers

By Alana Smart | March 30, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor is determined to continue rulings to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. On June ...

Alice Hamilton – The Mother of Occupational Health

By Alana Smart | March 8, 2022

Image: Alice Hamilton, age 24. Michigan Historical Collections, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. We have seen time ...

Keeping Equity in Mind in Diverse Workplaces

By Alana Smart | August 30, 2023

Amidst the continued focus on workplace well-being, a recent report by The Hartford and the National Alliance on ...