The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced in a November 26, 2025, status report to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (where the rule is currently being litigated), its plans to “engage in limited rulemaking to reconsider and seek comments on portions of the Silica Rule.” The Eighth Circuit required MSHA to provide an update on its rulemaking efforts by February 2, 2026.
OSHA Announces Public Hearing on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rulemaking
On April 16, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it would be hosting a virtual public hearing on its proposed rule to protect workers from hazardous heat exposure on June 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The hearing may continue to subsequent days if necessary.
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Trump Administration Nominates New Assistant Secretaries for OSHA and MSHA
Over the last week, the Trump administration has put forward its nominees for Assistant Secretary for both the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Health and Safety Administration (MSHA).
MSHA/OSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increase for 2025
On January 10, 2025, the Department of Labor’s annual penalty adjustments were published in the Federal Register. The 2025 increases are approximately 2.6%. The chart below applies to any penalties assessed after January 15, 2025, including penalties whose associated violations occurred before that date.
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OSHA Announces New Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Inspections
On October 16, 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced expanded guidance for animal slaughtering and processing industry inspections that supersedes previous inspection guidance. Check out our in-depth post concerning this regulatory update on Husch Blackwell’s Climate Solutions Legal Digest blog.
OSHA Offices in Colorado Implement New Local Emphasis Program for the Cannabis Industry
This past July, OSHA’s Colorado offices published a Local Emphasis Program regarding workplace hazards associated with cannabis production. Check out our blog post on Cannabis Law Now.
OSHA Publishes New Heat Safety Standard
On August 30, 2024, OSHA formally published its heat safety standard for indoor and outdoor work in the Federal Register, starting a 120-day public comment period.