Alan Ferguson

An overview of important developments at the federal and state level.

Washington — The House Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that would reduce OSHA’s budget by more than 8% in fiscal year 2027 –...

Learn how to strengthen this key soft skill to influence people at all levels of the organization.

Washington — The White House is seeking a nearly 7.5% budget cut for OSHA, which includes another attempt to eliminate the Susan Harwood Training...

Washington — Two recent compliance assistance initiatives show that OSHA is “looking for ways to lead,” agency administrator David Keeling said this week. “OSHA has...

Washington — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle met this month to talk about what’s making it hard for some injured workers in...

Four questions safety pros should ask themselves.

How well do you know the history, relevant laws and certain parts of the regulatory process?

How much flexibility do safety professionals have in times of crisis? Nora Berghoff and a team of researchers recently explored this topic, using the term...

Washington — The promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence as it pertains to worker safety was the subject of a Feb. 11 hearing before...