OSHA

OSHA Notice: FM Approvals LLC Recognition Expansion

OSHA has issued a notice announcing the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for FM Approvals LLC as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding one test standard to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.

OSHA ACCSH Member Appointments and Meeting Notice

OSHA announces the appointment of nine members to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) effective February 6, 2026. The notice also schedules the next ACCSH meeting for March 31 and April 1, 2026, and sets a comment deadline of March 20, 2026.

OSHA Expands Recognition for TUV Rheinland of North America

OSHA has issued a final notice expanding the scope of recognition for TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TUVRNA) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion adds one test standard to TUVRNA's recognized capabilities, effective March 11, 2026.

OSHA Notice: DEKRA Certification Scope Expansion

OSHA has issued a notice announcing the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for DEKRA Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes the addition of nine test standards to DEKRA's recognized scope, effective March 11, 2026.

OSHA Expands Recognition for Bay Area Compliance Laboratories

OSHA has issued a final notice announcing the expansion of the scope of recognition for Bay Area Compliance Laboratories (BACL) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion adds three test standards to BACL's recognized scope, effective March 11, 2026.

OSHA Cites Contractor for Serious Violations After Fatal Electrocution

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited a Florida utility construction contractor for three serious violations following a fatal electrocution and two injuries. The agency proposed $49,650 in penalties.

OSHA Cites Florida Contractor $28,135 for Serious Violations After Fatality

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hyvac Inc., a Florida contractor, for two serious violations after a worker fatality. The agency proposed $28,135 in penalties for exposing workers to struck-by hazards.

OSHA cites contractor after worker exposure to toxic chemicals

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited PCE Petroleum Contractors Enterprises Inc. for 12 serious violations after a worker was fatally exposed to benzene and toluene. The agency proposed $60,242 in penalties.

OSHA cites Adonel Concrete $58,604 for 9 serious violations after fatal injury

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has cited Adonel Concrete Corp. for nine serious violations following a fatal injury to an employee. The company faces $58,604 in penalties for inadequate machine guarding and other safety failures.

OSHA Fines Grain Company $276,407 for Safety Violations After Worker Injury

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations and proposed $276,407 in penalties to Alliance Grain Co. in Gibson City, Illinois. The citations stem from an inspection following a serious injury to a seasonal laborer, revealing violations related to machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and grain bin entry safety.