There are rumors of Trump's administration considering whether to convert all OSHA enforcement to state run plans. States have always had this option, and 22 have managed their own enforcement for many years. Safety enforcement in Texas is currently under Federal OSHA.  Going to a Texas plan instead should not result in a big change for Texas manufacturers (since all states must enact plans that are at least as protective as Federal OSHA regulations).

I found an article that summarizes some other potential changes in the air...

• Will the new Heat Protection standard still be issued as planned this year?
• Will union officials from outside the company be allowed to participate in OSHA audits?
• Will the program requiring manufacturers to share electronic safety records with OSHA each year remain as is?
• Will the new OSHA Chief lean more into compliance assistance and VPP programs (like happened in the last Trump Presidency)?
• Will the 10 to 1 rule lead to dropping or easing a many regulations that seem over-burdensome to industry to bring in a new regulation or two?
• Will Trump's Sidekick (Rocketman) and the DOGE crew bring their wood chipper to OSHA?

Of course, all bets are off on predictions these days, but we should keep our eyes open to changes that can affect our businesses and lives.

What’s Next for OSHA Under President Trump?

https://www.corfix.com/blog/osha-under-president-trump-2025/#recordkeeping

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