OSHA's 2026 Regulatory Agenda Key Compliance Changes, Deregulation, and Enforcement Updates

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Presenter: Adele L. Abrams, Esq., ASP, CMSP

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Time: 1 pm ET | 12 pm CT | 11 am MT | 10 am PT

Duration: 90 minutes

Course Description

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its July 2026 Regulatory Agenda, introducing significant policy shifts that will reshape workplace safety and compliance obligations across industries, including healthcare. Combined with President Trump's Executive Order 14192, "Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation," these changes signal one of the most substantial regulatory transitions in recent years.

This webinar provides a practical analysis of OSHA's evolving regulatory landscape, highlighting proposed revisions to respiratory protection standards, ladder safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, and powered industrial truck (forklift) regulations. Participants will also examine updates to OSHA's enforcement priorities, including changes to the Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Program and National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) that may directly affect inspection strategies and employer responsibilities.

The session will also explore the uncertain future of major long-term initiatives such as workplace violence prevention in healthcare and heat illness prevention, along with the growing legal challenges to OSHA's rulemaking authority and Congressional efforts that could significantly influence future workplace safety regulations. In addition, attendees will gain insight into proposed modifications to the General Duty Clause and the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and understand how these developments may impact both employers and employees.

Whether you oversee compliance, safety, operations, or risk management, this webinar will help you understand the latest federal OSHA developments, assess how the July 2026 regulatory agenda affects your organization, and develop proactive strategies to maintain compliance in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing regulatory environment.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the new obstetric coding changes effective January 1, 2027.
Code and bill prenatal visits correctly under the new guidelines.
Report obstetric admissions and discharges accurately.
Bill labor management services using the new codes.
Know when to report trial of labor after a previous cesarean section (TOLAC).
Apply the new delivery codes for vaginal and cesarean births.
Bill the new episiotomy and laceration repair codes correctly.
Report postpartum visits under the new coding structure.
Code multiple births accurately using the updated guidelines.
Prepare for the transition from the OB global package to the new coding system.

Areas Covered in the Session

OSHA's July 2026 Regulatory Agenda
- Key priorities and proposed regulatory changes
- Industries most affected
- Expected implementation timeline
Impact of Executive Order 14192
- The "10-for-1" deregulation policy
- OSHA's revised rulemaking priorities
- Effect on employer compliance responsibilities
Changes to OSHA Rulemaking
- Standards proposed for revision or repeal
- Rulemaking process updates
- Public comment and stakeholder involvement
- Current regulatory status
Respiratory Protection Standards
- Proposed changes to respiratory protection requirements
- Impact on healthcare and industrial employers
Revisions to Workplace Safety Standards
- Ladder safety requirements
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) updates
- Machine guarding modifications
- Powered industrial truck (forklift) standards
- Compliance considerations
Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Program
- Updated inspection criteria
- Employer selection process
- Preparing for OSHA inspections
National Emphasis Programs (NEPs)
- New enforcement priorities
- Industry-specific inspection initiatives
- Healthcare sector implications
- Employer preparedness strategies
Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare
- Current status of proposed OSHA standard
- Future regulatory outlook
- Risk management considerations
Heat Illness Prevention Rule
- Congressional efforts affecting the rule
- Potential impact on future OSHA regulations
- Employer obligations moving forward
- Industry response
Legal Challenges to OSHA Authority
- Constitutional challenges to rulemaking
- Nondelegation doctrine
- Recent federal court developments
Changes to the General Duty Clause
- Proposed modifications
- Impact on OSHA citations
- Employer responsibilities
Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
- Proposed program enhancements
- Expanded participation opportunities
- Benefits for participating organizations
- Best practices for enrollment
Healthcare Compliance Considerations
- Regulatory changes affecting hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Compliance planning strategies
- Documentation and safety program updates
Preparing for OSHA's Evolving Enforcement Environment
- Compliance risk assessments
- Policy and procedure reviews
- Employee training priorities
- Internal audit recommendations
- Building a proactive compliance program
Best Practices for Staying OSHA-Ready
- Monitoring regulatory developments
- Strengthening safety management systems
- Reducing enforcement risk
Interactive Q&A with Adele L. Abrams

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Suggested Attendees

Safety and Health Managers
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Managers
Occupational Safety Professionals
Hospital Safety Officers
Healthcare Compliance Officers
Risk Management Professionals
Occupational Health Managers
Business Owners and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
Hospital and Healthcare Facility Administrators
Human Resources Directors and Managers
Industrial Hygienists
Plant Managers and Facility Managers
Operations Managers
Construction Safety Managers
Contractors and Subcontractors Serving Healthcare Facilities
Corporate Compliance Managers
Workplace Safety Consultants
Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Coordinators
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Consultants

About the Presenter

Adele Abrams is an attorney, safety professional, and trainer who serves as Senior Counsel at Littler Mendelson PC, based in the firm's Washington, DC office, where she represents employers nationwide in OSHA and MSHA litigation. She is certified as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and a Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP). In addition to her legal practice, Adele provides safety consulting, conducts compliance audits, and delivers workplace safety training.

Adele is a nationally recognized speaker who frequently presents at conferences and webinars on employment law and occupational safety and health issues. She is a regular columnist for numerous industry publications covering employment law, mining, and workplace safety topics, and is the co-author of several books on mining, construction, employment law, and occupational safety and health.

She is also an Avetta Fellow, and in 2017 she received the National Safety Council's Distinguished Service to Safety Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to workplace safety.

Adele is a member of the Maryland, District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania Bars, as well as the U.S. District Courts for Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Tennessee, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Third, and Fourth Circuits, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

She earned her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School and her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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