OSHA Changes, Confined Spaces and the Future of Safety Training: What You’re Reading in February
Whew! February felt like January, the sequel.
The past few weeks were a figurative and literal trudge through the snow, but I’m starting to see some small seeds of change. The snow is melting, the sun has peered through the clouds a few times and I’m starting to feel changes take root.
I’ve always found that when you’re toiling in the weeds, that it’s a lot of faith and trust: in yourself, in the process, in patience. When it seems like nothing is happening—or perhaps that something should have happened by now—you usually have to wait a few weeks longer.
I can see that in our metrics for February, too. You’re checking to see what’s going on in the our nation’s capital because you want to know what changes you need to make or how to prepare for anything coming down the pike. At the same time, you also know that you need to focus on workplace hazards, programs and other things within your control.
I don’t know what the future has in store, but I can promise you that EHS Today will be right there with you, trying to help you make sense of it all, every step of the way.
Until next time, stay safe, be well, and be kind!
What Changes Will Happen with OSHA?
An analysis of the regulatory climate and advice on how companies can manage the changes.
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David Keeling Nominated to Head OSHA
He has held positions at Amazon and UPS.
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Should Federal OSHA be Abolished?
We want to hear what the EHS community thinks of the idea.
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The Pros and Cons of Maintaining Safety Balance in Efforts to Disrupt OSHA in 2025
While it’s not likely to happen, what would happen to workplace safety if OSHA is abolished?
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OSHA’s Final PPE Rule for Construction: What Contractors Need to Know
Making sure that your workforce has proper fitting PPE will avoid OSHA violations for the new rule, says Matthew Cox of Smith Currie Oles LLP.
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What Employers Must Know About the Dangers of Working in Confined Spaces
Not all work risks are created equal. That’s why it’s important to have additional plans in place to protect those working in confined spaces.
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The Future of Safety Training
Key insights from the 2024 State of Safety Training Survey offer direction on how to elevate your safety program.
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Workplace Safety Under the New Administration
Fisher Phillips predicts President Trump will undo Biden-Era safety rules.
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The New Blueprint for Construction Safety
AI-powered platforms for enhanced insight into emerging risks.
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Your Questions About What’s Happening in Washington, Answered
A look at how a second Trump administration and new Congress could affect safety at your workplace.
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