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OSHA updates heat protection national emphasis program

April 16, 2026 · Originally issued in 2022, the revised Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards NEP uses OSHA & BLS data to direct inspection priorities to 55 high-risk indoor and outdoor industries.

OSHA hosting webinar to help employers join safety stand-downs

April 7, 2026 · OSHA is hosting a free webinar April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. EDT providing resources to employers of all industries on how to participate in a 2026 safety stand-down.

FAA mandates ATC use radar for helicopter separation when crossing flight paths near airports

March 24, 2026 · Federal Aviation Administration data analysis found helicopter visual separation is not safe enough for high-traffic airports, issuing GENOT JO 7110.801 requiring radar management.

U.S. Department of Labor launches OSHA Cares initiative

March 18, 2026 · “OSHA Cares that you go home safe” is the message on the agency’s updated workplace posters, encouraging businesses to seek assistance or guidance to improve safety and health programs.

OSHA launches Safety Champions Program

March 16, 2026 · OSHA’s new Safety Champions Program is designed to help employers implement effective safety & health programs through three progressive steps addressing seven essential elements.

NIOSH announces 2026 free Black Lung screening schedule

March 10, 2026 · NIOSH’s mobile health unit will visit coal miners in West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana to screen for Black Lung. See the full list of locations and dates here.

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.