OSHA Shifts Focus Amid Government Shutdown As the federal government shutdown continues, many agencies are operating with minimal staff, including OSHA. Around 28 percent of its employees remain active, According to the Department of Labor’s contingency plan, 28% of OSHA employees remain active. Those who are still on duty are concentrating on situations that present an immediate threat to health or safety. Most scheduled inspections and compliance visits are temporarily on hold, but OSHA’s response to serious hazards has not slowed. Incidents involving bloodborne pathogen exposure, needlestick injuries, or major infection control failures still trigger immediate investigations. These situations fall …
