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The federal enforcement landscape is shifting. OSHA inspections dropped in 2025, and are projected to fall further. The agency’s research arm has faced disruption, and the average U.S. workplace may not see a federal inspector for decades – if ever.
For EHS leaders, this raises an important question: How much of your program depends on external pressure to function?
This webinar will take a practical look at what’s changing, what it means for your organization and what the strongest EHS programs do that have never depended on enforcement pressure. No spin – just a clear, actionable playbook for leading safety with confidence in any regulatory environment.
Key topics to be covered:
- The inspection reality – what the numbers mean for your facility and your program
- What’s shifting in the federal enforcement landscape – what’s frozen, under review and unchanged
- Why multi-state employers may face more complexity as federal pressure eases – and what to do
- How to assess whether your program is built on conviction or compliance – and what to do
- How to rebuild the business case for safety investment when fines are no longer your lever
- What rigorous self-auditing looks like when external inspections are rare
- How the highest-performing EHS programs operate – and what every organization can take from how they work
By attending this webinar, you may be eligible to earn recertification points. Contact the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for more information.
Speakers
Katy Lyden, MS, OHST, Manager of Domain Analysis & SME, EHS Insight
Katy has 20 years of experience leading environmental, health and safety programs, mainly in the manufacturing sector. She holds an OHST certification, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a master’s degree in occupational safety management from Indiana State University. She combines real-world operational expertise with a passion for helping organizations improve safety performance and build stronger, more effective EHS programs.
The views of webinar speakers and organizations are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Safety Council or Safety+Health magazine. Any mention of a commercial enterprise, product or publication does not mean the council or magazine endorses those items.
Moderator
Barry Bottino, Associate Editor, Safety+Health magazine
Barry is associate editor of Safety+Health and serves as co-host of the magazine’s “On the Safe Side” podcast.
