The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has updated its process safety management (PSM) rules, targeting enhanced safety for petroleum refinery workers. According to a release ...

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" ...

OSHA has finalized changes to its PPE standard for the construction industry, requiring all PPE properly fit workers who need it. The updated rule addresses long-standing concerns about ill-fitting ...

Tens of millions of Americans are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures. OSHA is developing new workplace safety standards, but they are not yet complete. By Noah Weiland Reporting from ...

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than ...

Falconer firefighters are pictured at the scene of a fire in October. Volunteer fire departments have raised concerns about new federal OSHA standards they say could make it easier to recruit and keep ...

With fire departments across the nation struggling to fill positions and balance budgets, new rules and regulations from the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are prompting ...

Congress properly limited safety agency's authority, court says Two other appeals courts have rejected similar challenges Dissent says no 'intelligible principle' guides rulemaking Aug 23 (Reuters) - ...

Enterprise Fire Chief Paul Karvoski uses the words “totally insane” to describe proposed federal regulations for fire departments, search and rescue units and other emergency responders. Wes Morgan’s ...

This summer, the climate crisis has brought intense heat and toxic wildfire smoke to much of the country. These conditions are threats to us all, but they are particularly lethal to those who work ...