Quarterly Update on Compliance Assistance Resources: FY 2026 Q1-Q2

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FY 2026 Q1-Q2 [October 2025-March 2026] report on workplace safety and health resources. 

New Safety and Health Compliance Assistance Resources

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OSHA Resources

For a complete listing of new and popular resources, see OSHA Publications.


OSHA Cares

New OSHA Cares Initiative 

OSHA is pleased to announce the launch of OSHA Cares, an agency-wide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements, while also building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers.

In addition, a new OSHA Cares Job Safety and Health Workplace Poster is available in English and Spanish.

For more information, see the news release or visit osha.gov/osha-cares.


Safety Champions

Safety Champions Program

OSHA launched a new cooperative program, Safety Champions Program (SCP). Details about the program and how to sign up are available at www.osha.gov/safety-champions and any additional questions can be emailed to the Safety Champions Coordinator at SafetyChampions@dol.gov.


Electrical Roll-Up

Electrical Roll Up Initiative

OSHA launched a new Electrical Roll Up Initiative on preventing electrical incidents resulting in Injuries and fatalities. Electrical safety resources that may be customized by users include:


Trench safety

Trench Safety Initiative

We launched a trench safety initiative to remind employers and workers that trench safety can help save lives. We offer valuable resources to help protect America’s workers, including training and free consultation services to prevent tragedies before they happen. Trench safety resources include:


Nail Salon Workers

Revised Nail Salon Workers Guide

OSHA's revised guide, Nail Salon Workers: Stay Healthy and Safe While Giving Manicures and Pedicures is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepali.


Silica

Updated Silica Hazard Alert

OSHA and NIOSH have updated the Hazard Alert on Worker Exposure to Silica during Countertop Manufacturing, Finishing, and Installation


Mosquito-borne

New Mosquito-borne Diseases Safety and Health Topic Page

OSHA's new Mosquito-borne Diseases Safety and Health Topic page provides information to employers and outdoor workers about diseases carried by mosquitoes including West Nile, Dengue and malaria, and describes how to recognize and eliminate mosquito breeding sites at the workplace and prevent exposure to biting mosquitoes.


Hearing FIT

New Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB)

OSHA published a new Safety and Health Bulletin: Hearing Protector Fit Testing (HPFT) Guidance. For more information, please see the Occupational Exposure to Noise Safety and Health Topics page.


OSHA Events

Stay informed about these and all OSHA events:


Safe + Sound

Safe + Sound Week 2026

This year, Safe + Sound Week is August 10-16, 2026, and will focus on safety and health recognition programs.

 


Alliance Program Materials

See a complete list of Alliance Program Participant-Developed Products. Alliance products do not necessarily reflect the official views of OSHA. 

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NIOSH Resources

New NIOSH Publications and Products

The following are selected new and/or updated resources from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):


Additional Resources

Worker on Ladder

New CPWR Resources

The following are recent resources from CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training:


BLS

2024 BLS Injury and Fatality Data

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2024 summaries of the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Data (SOII) and Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI). See key findings, interactive charts, and more at BLS.gov.