Congressman Andy Biggs has introduced H.R. 86, a bill to abolish OSHA, submitted on January 3, 2025. OSHA has been critical in protecting workers and ensuring safe workplaces for decades. We urge you to contact your Representative today and oppose this dangerous legislation. Worker safety is non-negotiable. Learn more about the bill here: https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB86/2025.

OSHA held a “Beat the Heat” photo contest where Lake Havasu City and Sunland Asphalt & Construction won for their submittals! Check out their photos here: https://www.osha.gov/heat/national-heat-contest#message.

ASSP has sponsored a series engaging with members across Society focused on getting to know your chapter leaders in Safety and Health. Check out the session that features our Chapter Past President – Nick Sexton. It’s a short 2 minute video!

Wondering if you should be using traditional hard hats, bump caps, or safety helmets? Federal OSHA has developed recommended guidance on using head protection. See this Safety and Health Information Bulletin to learn more!

Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act has been updated by the Department of Labor. Check out the details here!

Final Rulemaking has been passed and will to into effect on 1/1/2024, for certain highly hazardous industries, to report additional information on an annual basis.

Federal OSHA has submitted a proposed rule to clarify, in the construction industry, the requirement that employee PPE properly fit the employee. This language is already in place for the General Industry and Maritime Industry regulations.

Federal OSHA has announced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) for the Warehousing Industry & Distribution Centers.