Business & Industry

Washington — The ninth annual Safe + Sound Week is this week.

Washington — OSHA will expand its Voluntary Protection Programs as part of the Department of Labor’s new “self-audit” initiative for regulated employers.

Washington — The Senate Appropriations Committee on July 31 approved a bill that would maintain current funding for OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration through fiscal year 2026.

Washington — Attention, small-business owners: OSHA has scheduled a webinar intended to help you create a safer, healthier workplace.

Park Ridge, IL — In recognition of his outstanding leadership in reducing workplace hazards through design methods, Bruce Lyon is the recipient of the 2025 Prevention through Design Award.

Washington — OSHA can provide penalty reductions to more employers, specifically smaller ones, under updated guidance that went into effect July 14.

Kloten, Switzerland — The traditional 9-to-5 workday has “evolved into a continuous cycle of digital communication” resulting in the “infinite workday,” a new report from Microsoft Switzerland concludes.

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA is inviting workplaces across the state to take part in its 20th annual Take a Stand for Workplace Safety week.

Washington — Registration is open for the ninth annual Safe + Sound Week, set for Aug. 11-17.

Washington — A high-quality work schedule may be as important as pay to employees’ overall well-being, yet nearly two-thirds lack beneficial schedule components, results of a recent study suggest.