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Inspector general outlines ‘significant challenges’ facing OSHA and MSHA

Washington — OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration both face “significant challenges” in ensuring workers’ safety and health, according to a report...

Safety technology for small businesses

Highlights from NSC’s “A Small Business Guide to Safety Technology: Practical Strategies for Beginners, Growing Teams and First-Time Adopters.”

BLS says nonfatal injuries and illnesses decreased in 2024

Washington — Workers in private industry experienced fewer nonfatal injuries and illnesses on the job in 2024 than in 2023, according to Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data released Jan. 22 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

FY 2026 budgets for OSHA, NIOSH and MSHA coming into focus

Washington — OSHA is set to receive a fractional budget cut in fiscal year 2026, according to appropriations bill text released Jan. 20.
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OSHA to employers: Post Form 300A by Feb. 1

Washington — The deadline is approaching for employers and their establishments that are required by OSHA to display their 2025 summaries of work-related injuries and illnesses.

2026 CEOs Who “Get It”

Meet the National Safety Council’s 2026 CEOs Who “Get It” – seven leaders who demonstrate a personal commitment to worker safety and health.

Congress approves bill that includes Chemical Safety Board funding

Washington — Congress has passed a set of appropriations bills that includes $14 million for the Chemical Safety Board.

Bill would shield stone slab manufacturers if workers get silicosis

Washington — Should the stone slab industry be protected from “abusive litigation” or should it substitute engineered stone with a product that creates less silica dust?
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OSHA gives more time to comply with HazCom changes

Washington — OSHA is extending the compliance dates for its revised Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) published in May 2024.

Federal government revokes layoff notices for NIOSH staff

Washington — The federal government is reinstating hundreds of NIOSH employees, according to reports from multiple media outlets.

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