Federal Agencies

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration recently announced a free online center that features compliance assistance materials and answers to FAQs.

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 — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting higher-than-average hurricane activity this year in the Atlantic basin, with as many as five storms potentially becoming major hurricanes.

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

Washington — A new Department of Labor program allows users to explore past guidance and submit new requests to the appropriate agency.

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is joining the call for increasing truck drivers’ access to parking.

Washington — OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency “must strengthen their regulations on reactive chemicals,” Chemical Safety Board member Sylvia Johnson reiterates in a new video.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration recently conducted a listening session to look at hazards faced by airport ramp workers and explore solutions.

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.