Federal Agencies

Washington — OSHA and NIOSH have released an updated version of their joint hazard alert on respirable crystalline silica exposure in countertop manufacturing, finishing...

Washington — Thorough cleaning and inspection of chemical vessels after a confined space entry is an essential part of incident prevention, the Chemical Safety...

Washington — OSHA has published updated policies and procedures on Special Government Employees who work with the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs and its new...

Lansing, MI — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is the first state labor department to be named a Total Worker Health...

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking for stakeholder feedback as it looks to “streamline and modernize” its hazardous materials...

Washington — OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – are joining forces for the 10th annual...

Washington — NIOSH is now accepting nominations for its Prevention through Design Award. Prevention through Design, or PtD, seeks to protect workers by limiting risks...

Washington — Two recent compliance assistance initiatives show that OSHA is “looking for ways to lead,” agency administrator David Keeling said this week. “OSHA has...

Washington — Chemical Safety Board member Sylvia Johnson is calling for enhanced focus on contract worker safety management as the agency observes a trend...

Washington — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle met this month to talk about what’s making it hard for some injured workers in...