Continuing the Trump Administration’s efforts to support employer compliance through education and assistance, OSHA recently added a new option to its array of cooperative programs administered by the ...

The Federal Agency Targeting Inspection Program (FEDTARG) directive provides the procedures OSHA field staff must follow when conducting safety inspections at some of the most hazardous federal ...

"Participation in the program won't guarantee compliance with the law, but it can provide a valuable roadmap," said Robin Repass of Fisher Phillips. In fact, OSHA said that this program "meets ...

OSHA has begun its 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, running May 4–8, 2026. The nationwide effort calls on employers to pause work for fall-prevention training, ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), like many federal agencies, has finite resources for carrying out its essential functions. It simply isn’t feasible, nor efficient or ...

OSHA compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about creating safer, healthier workplaces. From hazard assessments to digital certification tracking, 2026 brings clearer guidelines and higher ...

Nov. 29—Taking a step toward helping to make the workplace safer, Odessa College's Safety Training program on Wednesday celebrated its entry into the OSHA Alliance Program. A signing ceremony was held ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA announced it has updated the inspection program that directs agency enforcement resources to establishments with the highest rates of injuries and illnesses based ...

Federal safety and health agency updated and extended emphasis program for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards until 2031 as advocates warn of declining workplace safety enforcement under the ...

Equipment hazards can lead to exposure to burns or shocks, and can be caused by poorly maintained equipment (e.g., autoclaves, warming cabinets, defibrillators) or improperly trained staff, according ...

A new funding opportunity supports the development of creative tools to improve safety and health training for workers in high-hazard industries, from forestry to construction. Oregon OSHA is ...

Odessa College Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology Department Chair Jessica Jordan, Kristie M. Fuentes Cruz, OSHA compliance assistance specialist in Lubbock, Elizabeth Linda Routh, area ...