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One of the common refrains from industry when a new safety rule is proposed is that the rule will be a “job killer.” But if that’s the case, why are the rules often supported by labor organizations?

Learn about worker rights, temporary worker protections and trench safety in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

As OSHA begins a new enforcement focus in the health care industry, Congress mulls potential cuts to the agency. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

A roofing contractor was recently charged in a criminal indictment with violating an OSHA standard. This is a rare occurrence. Why is that?

Might OSHA’s budget be cut for 2016? Find out in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

OSHA’s latest regulatory agenda was published a few weeks ago, and it lists several rules that are scheduled to be released soon. But will that actually happen?

Are you thinking about turning OSHA away the next time the agency shows up for an inspection? This story may have you reconsidering that option.

New OSHA rules are on the horizon. Find out which ones and how soon they’re expected in this week's OSHA Roundup.

Did a Republican just make an argument to update the Occupational Safety and Health Act (which hasn’t been updated since being implemented in 1970)? It sure sounded like it.

Maine seeks to join the ranks of State Plan states, and a group of Democrats and Republicans want to make OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs permanent. Find out more about these stories and others in this week’s OSHA Roundup.