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U.S. Appeals Court denies claim against OSHA citation of affiliated entity

March 6, 2026 · The U.S. Court of Appeals denied UHS of Delaware’s petition against the OSHRC because it shared a common worksite and integrated safety operations under the same parent company as a hospital.

MSHA issues safety alert for freeze-thaw hazards

March 3, 2026 · With spring upon us, the Mine Safety & Health Administration issued a safety alert for freeze-thaw cycles, which can rapidly change ground conditions and create hazards for miners.

MSHA issues alerts for ammonia & autotransformers

February 19, 2026 · The Mine Safety and Health Administration encourages operators to examine all equipment with autotransformers currently in service and review safe handling of and response to ammonia gas.

Dangerous wildfires, sub-zero windchill, and winter weather across U.S. and Canada

February 18, 2026 · The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) and Environment Canada have issued warnings for high winds, wildfires, dust storms, heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and dangerous cold.

OSHA clarifies reporting rules for lithium-ion battery injuries

February 13, 2026 · OSHA’s letter of interpretation answers how to determine if personal lithium-ion battery injuries in the workplace should be recorded on forms 300, 301, and 300-A or equivalent forms.

Partial government shutdown impacts safety-critical agencies

February 2, 2026 · Portions of the U.S. Federal Government shut down after Congress failed to pass legislation for FY 26 appropriations Jan. 29. Safety-essential inspections and enforcement continue.

ANSI, ISEA update Z87.1-2025 eye protection standard

January 9, 2026 · ANSI and ISEA’s latest Z87.1-2025 eye and face protection standard revisions make requirements easier to understand and apply, helping safety professionals more easily select protection.

NTSB issues safety alert on unsecured railroad equipment

December 2, 2025 · After five accident investigations, including one fatality, the NTSB issued a safety alert on unexpected movement of unsecured railroad equipment, including a list of best practices.

OSHA extends contest dates for citations issued during government shutdown

December 2, 2025 · OSHA extended the contest period for citations received between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12 through Dec. 4 as the agency resumes normal operations and addresses its complaint backlog.

MSHA issues safety alert following tensioner bolt injury

December 2, 2025 · After a maintenance worker was struck and seriously injured by a spring-loaded bolt while repairing a motor, MSHA issued a safety alert including best practice to control stored energy.

MSHA issues safety alert to contract truck drivers

November 21, 2025 · Following a fatal rollover at a Rhode Island gravel pit, the Mine Safety & Health Administration issued a safety alert including best practice guidelines to contract truck drivers.

Government shutdown over: what it means for safety agencies

November 14, 2025 · President Trump signed a continuing resolution Nov. 12, allowing safety agencies to resume full operations until Jan. 30. FY26 appropriations must be finalized before the new deadline.

MSHA continuing regular inspections during government shutdown

October 7, 2025 · MSHA will continue regular quarterly and semiannual inspections, along with air and dust environmental sampling, during the October 2025 U.S. Federal government shutdown.

OSHA continuing imminent danger investigations during government shutdown

October 7, 2025 · OSHA will continue imminent danger, fatality, and hazardous condition investigations, along with whistleblower complaint review, during the October 2025 U.S. Federal government shutdown.

Safety-critical DOL activities continuing during government shutdown

October 7, 2025 · OSHA is keeping 25% of its employees and MSHA is keeping 50% of its employees to continue activities necessary to protect life and property during the October 2025 government shutdown.