OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.

Despite OSHA’s proven track record, there are those who see it as an impediment rather than a safeguard. The notion that rolling back regulations will somehow benefit American workers is not only ...

A warming climate exposes more and more workers to increasingly hotter conditions every year, yet soon after taking office, Donald Trump indefinitely froze a heat illness prevention rule proposed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. OSHA's proposed rules would limit its ability to cite for "inherent" ...

BOISE, Idaho — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing a new federal rule that would provide protection from the heat for people working outside. The past few days have ...

The Department of Labor announced “updates to penalty guidelines” to improve worker safety on Monday that it said will support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards. The announcement ...

The rule will pay dividends for outdoor workers in Texas, California, and Florida where summer days often exceed 100 degrees. (Boudoirphotographyguide/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 4.0) To buck this trend, ...

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Whether you're on the job or working in the yard, this guide explains how to safely handle Oklahoma's summer heat.

On April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration will gather with families from across the country to honor loved ...