On January 14, the U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) civil penalty amounts based on inflation for 2025. This adjustment follows the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and maintain their deterrent effect.

Safety is invaluable. Lives cannot be replaced, and the ripple effects of a workplace injury or fatality extend far beyond the immediate incident.