OSHA News Releases – Standards and Guidance

January 2025

December 2024

  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces release of detailed 2023 case data on more than 890K injuries, illnesses at over 91K workplaces
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor finalizes rule on proper fit requirements for personal protective equipment in construction
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends public comment period for proposed heat injury, illness prevention rule until Jan. 14, 2025

August 2024

  • - OSHA National News Release - Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule to protect indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat’s dangers opens for public comment

July 2024

  • - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA schedules online hearing on proposed Emergency Response Standard

May 2024

  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor announces final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers, first responders
  • - OSHA National News Release - Department of Labor takes critical step in heat safety rulemaking, continues heightened enforcement efforts, focuses on dangers to agricultural workers

March 2024

  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor issues final rule to clarify rights to employee representation during OSHA inspections