Kyle W. Morrison

At the “forklift rodeo” that took place March 11 during the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference, cowboy hats were replaced with hard hats, cowboy boots with safety boots, and horses with powered industrial trucks.

Who does OSHA suggest is bearing the cost of workplace injuries and illnesses? Find out in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Every year, OSHA evaluates each of the 27 State Plan states and territories. Today, we’re looking at the federal agency’s review of Connecticut, a public employee-only program.

Worried about meeting the upcoming June 1 deadline to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard? “Good faith efforts” may prevent a citation. Find out how in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

An OSHA safety stand-down scheduled for this spring aims to prevent the most common cause of construction deaths. Find out what that common cause is, and more, in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program is almost 5 years old. Is it working as intended? Stakeholders and OSHA-watchers weigh in.

Proponents of mandatory paid sick leave have gained a big new ally: President Barack Obama.

Will workplace safety and health violators in Wyoming face steeper penalties? Find out in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

President Barack Obama is seeking the largest boost to OSHA spending since he entered office. But with a Republican-controlled legislature, will he receive the increase he’s looking for?

OSHA rejects Arizona’s fall protection standards for residential construction. Find out what this means for construction employers in the state in this week’s OSHA Roundup.