Oct 5, 2026NewsTrade press
Confined Spaces Create Challenges in Data Center Electrical Rooms
Two regulatory layers now govern confined space work on California data center projects, and neither one substitutes for the other.
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Oct 5, 2026NewsStandards body
OSHA pushes back on report that claims hundreds of unauthorized inspections were conducted
Washington — A Department of Labor Office of Inspector General investigation has found that OSHA may have conducted up to 481 inspections that didn’t comply with provisions in multiple bills Congress passed to fund the agency. OSHA counters that OIG’s “lack of familiarity” with OSHA’s information system and the oversight agency’s “limited review of the […]
Source: Safety+Health magazine, National Safety CouncilWorkplace safety
Oct 2, 2026NewsTrade press
DOT authorizes use of ASME standard for hazardous materials transport tanks
Final rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation provides the industry with an additional pathway to improve transportation safety and regulatory flexibility.
Oct 1, 2026NewsTrade press
OSHA Cites Florida Pipeline Contractor After Fatal Drilling Incident
OSHA proposed $165,514 in penalties.
Sep 30, 2026NewsTrade press
OSHA Issues Guidance on Opioid Emergencies
On September 24, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a fact sheet to help employers and workers rapidly respond to opioid-related overdose emergencies in the workplace. OSHA’s new guidance, “Opioid Overdose Rescue with Reversal Medications,” is part of a government-wide Great American Recovery Initiative. The initiative prioritizes addiction treatment and recovery...
Source: EHS Daily AdvisorWorkplace safety
Sep 25, 2026NewsTrade press
Ohio Company Pleads Guilty in Worker Death Case
A release from the Office of Public Affairs said the criminal charge is related to an explosion that resulted in the death of one employee and injuries to several more.