Only 16 construction companies in Ohio and 23 in OSHA Region V currently are in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), according to Dave Wilson, assistant area director for OSHA’s Columbus, Ohio, ...

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths, particularly in the construction industry. In response to this ongoing hazard, the Occupational Safety and Health ...

This guide explains OSHA and the regulations it sets for workplace safety and employee health. Learn how your small business ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA announced it has updated the inspection program that directs agency enforcement resources to establishments with the highest rates of injuries and illnesses based ...

The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA), in collaboration with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Illinois Fire Service ...

On September 15, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published Directive Number CPL 02-00-169, a new instruction to its enforcement arm, updating policies and procedures for ...

Recent actions by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration may provide employers additional opportunities for penalty and enforcement relief. On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...