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Did a Republican just make an argument to update the Occupational Safety and Health Act (which hasn’t been updated since being implemented in 1970)? It sure sounded like it.

Maine seeks to join the ranks of State Plan states, and a group of Democrats and Republicans want to make OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs permanent. Find out more about these stories and others in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

What might an OSHA advisory committee include in a forthcoming temporary worker document? Find out in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

A duct manufacturer has been slammed with nearly $1 million in OSHA fines, the agency recently announced in a press release. Does that matter to you?

Every year, OSHA evaluates each of the 27 State Plan states and territories. Today, we’re looking at the federal agency’s review of Illinois.

OSHA recently kicked off a two-week fall prevention stand-down for the construction industry. Learn about this event and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Last week was full of news as OSHA and other organizations commemorated Workers Memorial Day (April 28). Find out in this week’s OSHA Roundup which long-awaited final rule was issued and what legislation was proposed.

A year ago, eight Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performers fell more than 15 feet to the ground during a “human chandelier” act at a Providence, RI, show. The stunt consisted of the performers being suspended in the air by their hair, which was attached to rigging above them.

Workers Memorial Day is Tuesday. Are you participating in any events? Check out this week’s OSHA Roundup to learn what activities may be in your area.

OSHA wants to learn more about communication tower worker safety. Find out how you can help in this week’s OSHA Roundup.