June 5, 2026 · The MSHA and NLA are strengthening their partnership, which includes training, injury data reporting, and sharing technical expertise to prevent potential hazards in lime plants and quarries.
June 4, 2026 · Honeywell's OH32 facility in Columbus, Ohio is one of 16 new OSHA Voluntary Protection Program sites approved in 2026. VPP recognizes strong safety practices & reduces inspection rates.
June 3, 2026 · ASSP issued a statement following the May 2026 House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections meeting, dedicated to building a safer future.
May 19, 2026 · The Colorado State Senate defeated HB26-1054, which would have allowed the state to enforce repealed federal OSH laws, but passed HB26-1272, requiring heat incident data collection.
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.
May 13, 2026 · OSHA-compliant Nalgene Biohazardous Waste Containers from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. feature one-step sterilization and one-handed disposal for bloodborne pathogen protection.
May 13, 2026 · USA Lab’s NSF-Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet combines inward airflow with HEPA-filtered laminar downflow for comprehensive protection & meets ANSI 49 standards.
May 1, 2026 · In response to rising fatalities and injuries, OSHA launched a local emphasis program covering maritime workers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the next five years.
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.
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.