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Government Regulations News and Resources

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.

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.

NHTSA recalls 40 new USPS trucks after rear wheels fall off

February 6, 2026 · After two reports of rear wheels falling off Oshkosh’s Next Generation Delivery Vehicles, the NHTSA recalled 40 U.S. Postal Service vehicles and the company issued repair instructions.

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.

OSHA extends updated Hazard Communication Standard compliance dates

January 27, 2026 · OSHA extended its updated Hazard Communication Standard compliance dates by four months to give it time to publish necessary guidance materials for the regulated community to review.

New California confined spaces regulations effective Jan. 1, 2026

January 20, 2026 · The California Office of Administrative Law approved clarified general, permit, rescue, testing, training requirements for confined spaces in construction, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Work Safety 101: OSHA 300 Injury and Illness Reporting

January 19, 2026 · Learn how to follow OSHA’s annual injury and illness reporting process, or OSHA 300, including who must report, due dates, exemptions, and additional requirements for certain injuries.

EPA to regulate 1,3-butadiene in 11 industrial manufacturing settings

January 16, 2026 · In its final risk evaluation released under Toxic Substances Control Act, the EPA announced it will regulate 1,3-butadiene in 11 specific industrial manufacturing and disposal settings.

New data shows NYC EMS injuries, collisions higher than firefighters

January 6, 2026 · The latest NYC Dynamic Mayor’s Management Report shows EMS injuries and collisions are higher than firefighters. Union leaders proposed splitting EMS from FDNY 30 years after they merged.

Arizona Workplace Heat Safety Task Force issues final recommendations

January 5, 2026 · Established by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the Workplace Heat Safety Task Force issued its final guidelines to the state Industrial Commission for review at a Feb. 4 meeting.

FMCSA awards $118M in trucking training & enforcement grants

January 2, 2026 · The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded over $118 million in grants to support state & local commercial vehicle enforcement & compliance technology & veteran CDL training.

OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Fact Sheet

December 23, 2025 · OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet walks employers through how to develop an energy control program suited to the needs of their particular workplace, along with employee responsibilities.

OSHA fines Sound Construction $1.2 million for repeat safety violations

December 22, 2025 · OSHA fined Easton, Conn.-based Sound Construction $1.2 million. After a fatal 2023 trench collapse, a follow-up inspection found numerous willful hazards, from training to shield use.

OSHA Trenching and Excavation Safety Fact Sheet

December 22, 2025 · OSHA standards require employers to deploy adequate protection systems, a competent person performs daily inspections, and other safe working practices when working in and around trenches.

OSHA cites Virginia Transformer Corp. nearly $1 million for safety violations

December 16, 2025 · OSHA cited Virginia Transformer Corp. $986,888 for 53 violations after a follow-up inspection at its Pocatello, Idaho facility, which was cited 99 times since VTC acquired it in 2003.