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Washington — Inspectors and investigators employed by OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration are exempt from taking part in the federal government’s deferred resignation program, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer clarified during a May 22 Senate subcommittee meeting on the Department of Labor’s fiscal year 2026 budget.

Jefferson City, MO — Missouri lawmakers have moved to repeal legislation that provides certain workers with paid sick leave.

Washington — Wayne Palmer’s nomination to lead the Mine Safety and Health Administration has advanced to the full Senate, after a 12-11 party-line vote by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on May 22.

Taylorsville, UT — “Pay more attention and slow down, knowing that there’s the lane closure.”

Washington — Repealing a century-old federal excise tax on heavy trucks could prevent 729 crashes and eight roadway deaths annually, a recent report from the research arm of the American Trucking Associations estimates.

Washington — In an effort to prevent backover incidents on construction sites, OSHA has launched an initiative aimed at raising awareness of safe practices.

Bootle, England — Monitoring workers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the subject of a new fact sheet from Britain’s Health and Safety Executive.

Burnaby, British Columbia — Workers who believe that their employer supports their well-being are more likely to be forthcoming about their mental health issues, results of recent study show.

Oakland, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has clarified its guidance on preventing lead exposure among workers who perform dry abrasive blasting.

Washington — OSHA has updated the criteria it uses to direct agency enforcement resources to workplaces via its Site-Specific Targeting inspection program.