September 16, 2026

Trump OSHA Continues Focus On Enforcement With Some Constraints

By Lara Beaven
February 4, 2026 at 06:29 PM
Enforcement will continue to be a major part of OSHA’s activities during the second Trump administration, even with a renewed emphasis on compliance assistance, though budget and staffing constraints are affecting the types of inspections conducted and citations issued, legal experts say.

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