U.S. Department of Labor

13 States, DC To Expand Opportunities For People With Disabilities

People With Disabilities
NEON initiative "core states" will receive support to increase competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities.

OSHA Announces $12.7M In Employee Health, Safety Training Grants

The OSHA grants aim to advance job quality for the U.S. workforce by providing training for workers, supervisors and employers.

New Agreement Strengthens Whistleblower Protections

A new Memorandum of Understanding will enable OSHA and National Labor Relations Board to more effectively enforce related laws and protect workers' rights.

Workplace Inspections: OSHA Proposes Changes To Employee Representation

Workplace Inspections
OSHA is seeking public comments on proposed changes to clarify regulations on authorized employee representation during workplace inspections.

Department Of Labor Seeks NACOSH Nominations

Workplace Safety, NACOSH
Six National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health members have been appointed: Two vacancies still need to be filled.

OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program To Prevent Falls

New OSHA initiative to reduce and prevent workplace falls — a leading cause of workplace fatalities — aligns enforcement, outreach efforts to protect workers.

GBAC Offers Advice On Cleaning and Disinfecting For Monkeypox

Now declared a public health emergency, the cleaning industry aims to prevent Monkeypox from spreading through contaminated surfaces.

NACOSH To Hold Two Public Meetings This Month

The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will meet on Feb. 22; Heat Injury and Illness Work Group will gather Feb. 25.

OSHA Awards Worker Safety, Health Training Grants To 37 Nonprofits

More than $6.7 million in grants will fund education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize infectious diseases, identify preventive measures.

Over $21M Available For Workplace Hazard, Infectious Disease Training

The OSHA training grants are available to non-profit organizations through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

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