The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its 2025 update to the National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries (Amputations NEP), renewing the program and introducing several notable changes for employers. The directive aims to refine enforcement
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BREAKING NEWS: OSHA, MSHA to Publish 30+ Proposed Rules July 1
Tomorrow (July 1, 2025), OSHA and MSHA will publish over 30 proposed rules, many of which request public comment, in the Federal Register. Included in OSHA’s slate of proposed rules is a Rescission of Coordinated Enforcement Regulations, and a proposed…
Public Hearings on OSHA’s Proposed Heat Hazard Rule Begin
Monday, June 16, 2025, marked the first day of informal public hearings on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and indoor work environments. With rising temperatures posing…
California’s Proposed AI Bill and Workplace Safety Implications
California legislators have introduced a new bill aimed at regulating the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. While the proposed law is designed to safeguard employees, it has sparked concern about the potential effects on operational efficiency…
Cal/OSHA’s Latest on Lead Exposure: Clarification for the Construction Industry
On May 5, 2025, the California Department of Industrial Relations made an important announcement that affects employers in the construction industry. Cal/OSHA has clarified lead exposure prevention guidance specific to protecting workers conducting dry abrasive blasting while performing construction work.…
Virginia Healthcare Employers Must Comply with New Workplace Violence Reporting Requirements
Starting July 1, 2025, healthcare employers in Virginia will need to implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans or reporting systems. This new mandate requires employers to document, track, and analyze incidents of workplace violence, maintaining records for at least two…
Cal/OSHA Standards Board Considers Subcommittee in Response to NIOSH Cuts
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) is considering the formation of a subcommittee to tackle challenges arising from the dismantling of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
During the OSHSB meeting on April 17…
Safety on Set: Navigating Compliance in the Entertainment Industry
For businesses operating across multiple states, the complexities of workplace safety compliance can be daunting, particularly when laws and standards may vary by location. This issue is especially impactful in the dynamic entertainment sector, where adherence to continuously changing safety…
Reminder for Employers in California About Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Plans
California employers must comply with the annual requirements of the workplace violence prevention law, SB 553, including reviewing their plans and providing effective training. The annual deadline for reviewing the plan and retraining employees is approaching, as the law went…
Don’t Sweat It: Nevada’s New Heat Illness Regulation is Here
Even as temperatures cool, Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) was working to adopt a heat illness regulation. On November 15, 2024, the State of Nevada adopted new regulations meant to protect employees from heat-related illness by placing new requirements…