On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a stay in Trump v. American Federation of Government Employees, No. 24A1174, permitting the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14210, which directs federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to undertake large-scale reorganizations
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OSHA Proposes Changes to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
OSHA Proposes Changes to Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued several proposed rules, including two that impact employers’ recordkeeping and reporting obligations.
Occupational Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements
In one of its proposed rules, OSHA seeks to withdraw a proposal that
OSHA Issues NPRMs Affecting 26 Standards, Proposes Key Changes for Employers
On July 1, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to twenty-six current standards. While some of the NPRMs will impact very narrow categories of employers, such as the NPRM seeking to clarify and narrow the application of the General Duty Clause,
OSHA Proposes Rule to Limit General Duty Clause Enforcement for Inherently Risky Professional Activities
On July 1, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking to clarify and narrow the application of the General Duty Clause, 29 U.S.C. § 654(a)(1), as it pertains to inherently risky activities that are integral to certain professional and performance-based occupations.
OSHA’s FY 2026 Budget Justification Offers Insight Into a Much Smaller Agency
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), established under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, seeks to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers in the United States by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. OSHA’s fiscal year (FY) 2026
OSHA Renews its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in the Manufacturing Industry
OSHA Renews its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in the Manufacturing Industry
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration renewed its National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries (NEP) on June 27, 2025, superseding the prior version. This new NEP will be in place for five
Beat the Heat: What Are Ontario’s OHSA Requirements for Working in the Heat?
Recently, sweltering summer heat settled over parts of Canada, especially in Ontario. There is good reason to believe that this will happen again this summer, and will impact both workers who are outside in the sun and those who work indoors. While there are currently no specific occupational health and
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
“Out to Lunch” Podcast Recap: Talking Safety First
I recently had the pleasure of joining Peter Ricchiuti on the Out to Lunch podcast for an episode titled “Safety First.” We had an in-depth conversation about how companies can stay compliant with…
Upcoming OSHA and U.N. Meetings May Trigger Changes in U.S. Hazard Communication Standards
On June 24, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will conduct a virtual public meeting to discuss the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The primary focus of this meeting is to gather stakeholder input and prepare for the upcoming forty-eighth session
2025 Labor & Employment Legal Trends: OSHA and Workplace Safety
The Jones Walker Labor & Employment Practice Group recently issued a client alert featuring a comprehensive list of key areas we have seen affect employers’ operations. One of the most critical…
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 increased risks to worker health and safety, this rule would
Trump Nominee to Take Reins at OSHA Proposes Strategies for Efficiency and Resource Management
Senate confirmation of David Keeling, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, began on June 6, 2025. The testimony, given during the first week of his nomination process, focused on his qualifications, professional background, and vision for the role to
DOL Secretary: Modernize OSHA and MSHA to Do More With Less
On June 5, 2025, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. The proposed budget includes significant funding reductions for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), specifically targeting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Loss of NIOSH Team May Jeopardize OSHA’s Effort to Create Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard
The hearing on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Standard began on June 16, 2025. The hearing is the third step in what OSHA describes as a seven-step rulemaking process. It takes place against the backdrop of