On January 13, 2025, OSHA’s final rule took effect regarding the standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. (See U.S. Dept. of Labor Release No. 24-2453-NAT, ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon farm workers may be looking forward to better living conditions, but it’ll come at a cost that some farmers say they’re not prepared to pay. The Oregon Occupational ...

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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon OSHA announced Monday it is proposing significant improvements to its safety and health rules for housing that employers provide to workers, most often in agricultural ...

Just over 12 years ago, José Lainez, a construction worker and Honduran immigrant, died while building a bridge between Austin's U.S. 183 and U.S. 290 under a beating June sun. Employed by the state, ...

A new OSHA proposal would limit the use of the General Duty Clause in cases where workplace hazards are considered inherent to professional, athletic, or entertainment activities. The U.S. Department ...

Biden administration officials rolled out a long-awaited heat standard on Tuesday meant to protect workers from the deluge of heat waves and extreme weather advocates say are becoming more commonplace ...

BOISE, Idaho — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing a new federal rule that would provide protection from the heat for people working outside. The past few days have ...

Nevada's OSHA has formally adopted the federal OSHA’s final rule on PPE in construction, which took effect on Jan. 13, 2025. The rule, which Nevada OSHA adopted on Feb. 7, mandates that PPE used in ...