OSHA - General

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 United States. These so-called hydration breaks may also serve as a reminder of U.S. employers' obligations to protect against heat illness.

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, 2026. tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 06/09/2026 - 09:11

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 me

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 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

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 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

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 summ

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. Th

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.

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 h

In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) and Lance Witcher (shareholder, St. Louis), discuss how to empower your workforce through developing, training on, and executing effective OSHA inspection protocols. From definitions of rights and responsibilities, to how

On December 3, 2025, the Texas International Produce Association and the Texas Vegetable Association filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

This three-part series on OSHA recordkeeping and reporting provides tips for employers on maintaining compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Part I covered the foundational aspects of determining recordability, including the use of OSHA Forms 300, 301, and

The 2024 Injury Tracking Application (ITA) cycle marked a pivotal year for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping and analytics. With expanded electronic reporting now yielding richer case-level detail for many large establishments in high-hazard industries, the public IT

This three-part series on OSHA recordkeeping and reporting provides tips for employers on maintaining compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Part I covered the foundational aspects of determining recordability, including the use of OSHA Forms 300, 301, and

This three-part series on OSHA recordkeeping and reporting provides tips for employers on maintaining compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Part I, which follows below, covers the foundational aspects of determining recordability, including the use of OSH

OSHA’s Back! Next Steps for Employers The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is officially back to work now that the government shutdown has ended. tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:53

TakeawaysPuerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA) has increased penalty amounts for workplace safety violations. The new penalty structure ensures consistency with federal OSHA enforcement standards. Strengthening workplace safety programs, verifying postings, and implemen

The Occupational Safety and Health Act’s General Duty Clause (GDC) has long functioned as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) catch‑all enforcement tool to address serious, recognized hazards where no specific standard applies. On July 1, 2025, OSHA proposed modifications to t