Federal Agencies

Washington — May 11 is the new deadline for comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed amendments to chemical facility safety provisions under its...

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for input as it prepares to move forward with a study to estimate “the...

Washington — OSHA has issued a revised National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards. The previous NEP, published in 2022, expired April 8...

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has delayed “indefinitely” the deadline for metal and nonmetal mine operators to comply with its final...

Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services is looking to cut certain NIOSH-run programs and consolidate the agency with others under a...

Washington — OSHA is seeking to eliminate its November 2036 deadline for employers to install personal fall arrest or safety systems on certain fixed...

Washington — Miners should regularly examine equipment motors and belt components for defects, the Mine Safety and Health Administration recommends in a recent safety...

Washington — Four organizations have joined NIOSH’s Total Worker Health Affiliate Program, the agency recently announced. Established in 2014, the program is intended to advance...

Washington — A bipartisan group of senators has introduced its version of the Pro Codes Act, which would provide copyright protection for voluntary standards...

Washington — The White House is seeking a nearly 7.5% budget cut for OSHA, which includes another attempt to eliminate the Susan Harwood Training...