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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

Trump Budget Plan Proposes Big Cuts to OSHA, Lowering Head Count and Limiting Enforcement Capabilities

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/13/2025

The Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes big cuts for OSHA. The Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Budget Justification is available...more

On And On We Go – Coalition Groups Sue DOL For The Rollback Rule

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/11/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has just been sued for removing the requirements for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses), and...more

2019 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook For Manufacturers

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 1/25/2019

This is the last of our three-part series of predictions for 2019. First Matt provided our thoughts and predictions in the labor/employment arena. Last week, Jeff gave our outlook for corporate compliance and litigation. ...more

OSHA announces changes to Electronic Recordkeeping Rule

Polsinelli on 8/9/2018

In the waning days of President Obama’s Administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced sweeping changes to its recordkeeping rule, originally to be effective January 1, 2017, which...more

OSHA Proposes to Rescind Major Portions of its Electronic Reporting Rule

Littler on 8/3/2018

On Monday, July 30, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule to abolish much of the existing electronic reporting obligations for establishments with 250 or more employees....more

OSHA Removes List of “Workplace Fatalities” from its Website Home Page

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/16/2018

Seyfarth Synopsis: In another example of OSHA’s refocus it has dropped from its home page the prominently placed listing of Worker Fatalities. ...more

2018 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook for Manufacturers

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog on 1/15/2018

Reduced Regulation - We all know that one of President Trump’s goals is to streamline and minimize regulations. Among other things, Executive Order 13771 indicated that, for every regulation to be passed, two had to be...more

What's Next for OSHA Under the Trump Administration

Troutman Pepper Locke on 4/10/2017

Over the past several months, many articles have been written, including by this author, regarding the strengthening, expanding and adding of “teeth” to the regulations and the reach of the Occupational Safety and Health...more

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