For construction contractors, OSHA rule changes anticipated for 2026 represent more than a regulatory update. They point to a broader shift in how jobsite risk must be identified, managed, and ...

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Two produce industry trade groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit claiming the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's legal authority to adopt rules regulating workplace ...

OSHA’s 2024 Injury Tracking Application (ITA) cycle expanded electronic reporting, providing richer case-level detail for large establishments in high-hazard industries, enhancing OSHA’s ability to ...

OSHA has resumed full enforcement operations, is processing previously delayed safety complaints and has extended the contest period for citations issued between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, 2025. OSHA has ...

A worker died after being injured at a Taylor Farms facility in New Jersey while cleaning a machine. The company faces over $1 million in fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The October 21, 2025, memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) sets out an aggressive framework to accelerate deregulatory actions ...

OSHA's proposed heat injury prevention rule covers employer requirements for safety plans, hydration, acclimatization, and employee training. The comment period has been extended to October 30, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. OSHA's proposed rules would limit its ability to cite for "inherent" ...

Union Pacific, the largest freight railroad in the U.S., has a significant presence in the Lone Star State. The company had more than 6,400 miles of track and 5,700 employees as of 2023. A previous ...

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Lake Erie water levels are currently above the long-term average but are beginning a predicted seasonal decline. While declining, levels are expected to remain above record lows and below record highs ...