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Washington — NIOSH is facing an 80% reduction to its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a Department of Health and Human Services document published June 9.

Washington — The Department of Labor can maintain its workplace safety and health enforcement capacity even under a much slimmer budget, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently told House lawmakers.

Washington — David Keeling has three main goals for OSHA if he’s confirmed as leader of the agency.

Washington — As expected, the Trump administration’s full fiscal year 2026 budget proposal – released May 30 – includes cuts to OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

“Serious incidents are often preceded by close calls and weak signals that go unnoticed when we’re only tracking minor injuries.”

“Sometimes situations need to change, and complaints can help them be brought to light and corrected.”

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

Washington — In the eyes of Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing on May 15 was for employers who are “seeking clarity and flexibility in OSHA standards.”

Washington — A coalition made up of 13 labor unions and a manufacturer of personal protective equipment is suing the Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over what it calls an “unlawful shutdown” of NIOSH operations.

Washington — A group of House Democrats say they’re alarmed about potential office closures at OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.