Dr. David Michaels


Roles


Inventors selected in first-ever noise safety challenge
November 2016

Three inventors were recognized for their ideas to reduce work-related hearing loss during the first 'Hear and Now - Noise Safety Challenge'.

2016 National Safety Stand-Down
May 2016

Each year across the country, employers, workers, safety associations and OSHA dedicate time to spreading the word that stopping falls can save lives.

US Labor Department announces final rule to improve U.S. workers’ protection from the dangers of ‘respirable’ silica dust
March 2016

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a final rule to improve protections for workers exposed to respirable silica dust.

U.S. Labor Department awards $10.5M in workplace safety and health training grants
September 2015

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded $10.5 million in one-year federal safety and health training grants.

$10.6M in safety and health grants awarded to 78 organizations
October 2014

OSHA awarded $10,687,000 million through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to 78 nonprofit organizations.

OSHA announces new requirements for reporting severe injuries
October 2014

OSHA announced a final rule requiring employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye.

OSHA awards $10.7 million in grants
October 2012

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded $10.7 million through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

OSHA campaign targets summer hazards
July 2012

OSHA has kicked off a national outreach initiative to educate workers and their employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather.

OSHA revises Hazard Communication Standard
April 2012

OSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard, aligning it with the United Nations' global chemical labeling system.

OSHA appoints new chairman of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
November 2011

OSHA announced that Erich J. (Pete) Stafford has been appointed as the new chair of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH).

OSHA releases mobile app
August 2011

US Department of Labor’s OSHA has released a mobile app to help protect workers from heat-related illnesses.

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis to Establish Charter on Construction Safety and Health Advisory Committee
November 2010

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis will re-establish the charter of OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

OSHA Awards $8 Million in Safety and Health Training Grants
October 2010

OSHA has awarded $8 million in Susan Harwood Capacity Building Grants to 45 organizations.

OSHA Awards $8 million in Safety, Health Training Grants
September 2010

OSHA Awards $8 million in Safety, Health Training Grants