Soccer fans may notice something different about the matches at the 2026 World Cup (June 11, 2026–July 19, 2026), as FIFA has mandated three-minute water breaks midway through each half of each match due to the heat and humidity of summer weather in host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the
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OSHA Announces Public Hearings this Summer for Over 20 Proposed Rules
OSHA Announces Public Hearings this Summer for Over 20 Proposed Rules
OSHA has scheduled a series of informal public hearings for over 20 proposed rules, most of which involve respiratory protection requirements, as part of its continuing deregulatory efforts. These public hearings will be held virtually, beginning on August 19,
Stress, Burnout, and Safety: OSHA’s Modern Approach to Worker Well-being
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increasingly emphasized that stress, anxiety, and burnout can contribute to accidents and reduced productivity, making mental wellness a significant part of its modern safety framework since the agency released a fact sheet on workplace mental health in 2024.
OSHA Reworks Heat NEP, Updates Target Industry List
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its National Emphasis Program (NEP) addressing indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards, effective April 10, 2026. The updated directive is designed to focus inspections and outreach on industries and workplaces where heat-related risks are most likely to occur. Primary Differences Although the revised NEP formally cancels and…
Curbing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings: Approaches From the WHO and OSHA
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are each addressing an urgent issue in the healthcare industry: workplace violence.
OSHA Updates and Extends its Heat Program for Five More Years
OSHA Updates and Extends its Heat Program for Five More Years
While OSHA has not yet finalized its pending heat regulation, the agency has signaled that targeting heat-related hazards will nonetheless remain an enforcement priority. On April 10, 2026, OSHA issued an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) for outdoor and
OSHA Revises Indoor/Outdoor Heat Hazards NEP
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently updated its National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards to better target inspections, enforcement, and…
OSHA Revives National Emphasis Program for Heat-Related Illness
On April 10, 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for indoor and outdoor heat hazard prevention, adding new citation guidance and revising the industries targeted for enforcement.
Littler Lounge: OSHA Explained – Prevention, Preparedness and Protection
Littler Lounge: OSHA Explained – Prevention, Preparedness and Protection
What do acronyms, inspections, and everyday workplace decisions have in common? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this episode, hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave are joined by Alka Ramchandani-Raj, a leader of Littler’s OSHA practice, for a look
OSHA Schedules ACCSH Meeting, Announces New Member Appointments
On March 12, 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced new appointments to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) and confirmed that the committee will hold a virtual public meeting on March 31 and April 1, 2026. For construction employers, the meeting may offer an early look at OSHA’s approach…
Latest on OSHA’s Heat Standard
Under the proposed Biden-era standard, employers would be required to provide water and shaded rest areas once temperatures reach 80 degrees, implement mandatory 15‑minute rest breaks at least every…
Reminder: OSHA 300A Posting Period Begins February 1
Employers covered by OSHA’s recordkeeping rules should prepare now for the upcoming deadline to post the OSHA 300A Annual Summary of workplace injuries and illnesses. The required posting period runs from February 1 through April 30, 2026, leaving limited time to review records and complete the summary of 2025 data. A summary is required even…
Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region: Challenging OSHA’s Authority in the Fifth Circuit (Podcast)
In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John Surma (Houston) and Frank Davis (Dallas) break down a new Amarillo federal lawsuit that challenges OSHA’s authority to issue safety standards as an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power. The speakers analyze how the case intersects
Much Ado About OSHA Interpretation Letters
Much Ado About OSHA Interpretation Letters
There has been much ado about compliance assistance from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) this year. With these expanded opportunities, employers should consider seeking guidance on application of OSHA standards to their unique work environments.
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OSHA’s Seven Letters of Interpretation in December 2025: Coal or Candy for Employers?
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued seven letters of interpretation the week of December 8, 2025, as part of the Trump administration’s renewed opinion-letter program. While interpretation letters do not create new obligations, they illuminate how OSHA reads and enforces existing standards in real-world