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OSHA’s “Safety Champions” Initiative: What It Means for Employers
In March 2026, OSHA launched its new “Safety Champions” program, aimed at helping employers strengthen [...]
OSHA Updates Penalty Guidelines to Encourage Hazard Abatement in Small Businesses
OSHA has recently updated its penalty and enforcement guidelines to provide greater support for small [...]
OSHA Pushes Back Hazard Communication Standard Deadlines — What Employers Should Do Now
OSHA recently announced a significant update to the compliance timeline for its revised Hazard Communication [...]
OSHA Extends Citation Response Periods After Government Shutdown
OSHA recently adjusted the timeframes for employers to respond to citations and contest inspection findings [...]
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common workplace injuries, especially during winter when [...]
Higher Fines, Expanded Coverage, and Enforcement Trends in 2025
California began 2025 with increased civil penalties for Cal/OSHA violations — a change that signals [...]
End of COVID-19-Specific Workplace Rules — What Employers Still Must Do
As of early 2025, most of California’s COVID-19-specific workplace safety requirements have officially expired. Measures [...]
Silica Dust: New Permanent Protections for Stone and Fabrication Workers
In late 2023, California enacted an emergency temporary standard to address rising cases of silicosis [...]
Indoor Heat Safety: New Rules for Indoor Workplaces
In July 2024, Cal/OSHA officially adopted a long-awaited regulation focused on preventing heat illness in [...]