Updated to reflect developments concerning smoking in Alabama; distracted driving and lactation accommodation in Connecticut; and paid family leave in the District of Columbia.
Updated to reflect a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding whether mental illness is a recordable work-related injury or illness.
This article explains the details of the updated OSHA enforcement initiative, including some of the industries OSHA considers high-risk, and offers heat safety tips for employees working in hot conditions.