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Government Regulations News and Resources

CSB Says Fatal Kentucky Plant Explosion Was ‘Waiting to Happen’

May 28, 2026 · The CSB says a deadly 2024 explosion at a Kentucky caramel coloring plant could have been prevented and exposed serious safety failures tied to reactor design and hazard planning.

New Concerns Grow Around Heat and Workplace Health Risks

May 27, 2026 · Safety experts are warning that growing risks such as heat exposure and hazardous materials are increasing pressure to place greater focus on worker health.

EPA Extends Chemical Health and Safety Reporting Deadline to 2027

May 26, 2026 · EPA extended the deadline for health and safety reporting requirements covering 16 chemical substances until May 2027.

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NYCOSH releases 2026 Deadly Skyline Report

May 19, 2026 · In its 2026 Deadly Skyline report, the N.Y. Committee for Occupational Safety & Health called for preventing construction owners tied to incidents from obtaining permits and public funds.

Colorado workplace safety bill defeated by one vote in state Senate

May 19, 2026 · The Colorado State Senate defeated HB26-1054, which would have allowed the state to enforce repealed federal OSH laws, but passed HB26-1272, requiring heat incident data collection.

Call for OSHA NEP on SIF prevention at House Workforce Protections Subcommittee

May 15, 2026 · Safety professionals emphasized using leading safety indicators, in contrast to OSHA’s current lagging indicators, during a May 13 House Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing.

MSHA continues enforcing existing silica exposure rules amid ongoing litigation

May 8, 2026 · After industry group petitions, the United States Court of Appeals delayed MSHA’s 2024 Silica Rule’s compliance deadlines. Previous rules will stay in place until further notice.

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.

Safety educational seminars at MODEX 2026

April 10, 2026 · Occupational safety educational seminar topics at MODEX 2026 include rack safety, ergonomics, predictive maintenance, standardized crash barrier testing, and loading dock safety.

Healthcare associations comment on Medicare proposal to reshore PPE supply chain

April 7, 2026 · The American Hospital Association & Healthcare Supply Chain Association offered feedback on a proposed federal Medicare rule to offer incentives for domestic PPE procurement.

J.J. Keller Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook (Green Book)

March 22, 2026 · The FMCSR handbook from J.J. Keller gives drivers easy access to word-for-word Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations in spiral or softbound format.

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.