Rule Protecting Miners from Cancer-Causing Dust to be Reviewed

The Trump administration is reconsidering parts of a 2024 federal rule designed to protect miners from harmful silica dust exposure, which is linked to various fatal lung diseases.
A recent court filing from the Labor Department indicated it will “reconsider” elements of the regulation facing a legal challenge from industry groups.
The administration has not provided specifics on which portions will be reviewed or a timeline for the action.
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Fall protection tops OSHA’s most frequently cited safety standards list for the 15th straight year.
Preliminary data from OSHA released at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo reveals persistent compliance problems.
General Requirements for Fall Protection received 5,914 violations, while Hazard Communication and Ladders rounded out the top three most cited standards.
Although total fall protection violations decreased slightly from the prior year, the statistics remain concerning.
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UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) opened the National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety, a facility researching heat risks for laborers.
The second heat safety facility on campus, it simulates high-altitude conditions up to 12,000 feet, alongside heat and humidity.
A global leader in heat safety research, KSI partners with Magid and MISSION to test products and serves major corporations with heat mitigation solutions.
The new lab is critical as a warming climate increases occupational heat risks.
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