$10.6M in Safety and Health Grants Awarded to 78 Organizations Across the Nation

OSHA Taps Bill Perry to Head Agency's Directorate of Standards and Guidance

U.S. Ag Centers Ready for National Farm Safety and Health Week

The 10 U.S. Agricultural Centers funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) urge everyone involved in agriculture to recognize National Farm Safety and Health Week (September 21-27) and promote awareness of safety solutions year round. 

Be Ready When OSHA Walks In: Enforcement of Safety and Health Regulations in Retail Stores

OSHA has stepped up its enforcement of safety and health regulations in retail stores. Retailers need to be alert to health and safety issues at their stores and warehouses, both to ensure their workplaces are safe and to be ready for possible OSHA inspections and investigations. 

Interrogating the OSHA Employee Interview

The majority of OSHA citations stem from employee and management interviews, and a lot of confusion has occurred over the respective rights of OSHA, the employer and the employees during interviews. Yet it's not something to be taken lightly.
 

University of Kentucky Awarded $5M to Study Workplace Safety in Appalachia

A center at the University of Kentucky is receiving a five-year, $5 million grant to improve occupational health and safety in central Appalachia and Kentucky. UK said the region reports higher rates of occupational injuries and fatalities than the rest of the nation.