# OSHA 2026: What’s Changing, What’s Coming, and Where Enforcement Is Headed

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Podcast: [The Safety Consultant Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-safety-consultant-podcast-863961)
Published: 2026-03-03T16:45:06+00:00
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## Resource

OSHA has a new leader, a new poster, and a very clear inspection strategy for 2026. Are you ready? In this quarterly OSHA update, Sheldon breaks down the biggest changes safety professionals and consultants need to know — from the new “OSHA Cares” poster to federal enforcement reductions and the 24,929 inspections planned for the year. You’ll learn: What the new OSHA poster means for employers Who the new head of OSHA is and why it matters Where enforcement dollars are shrinking (and where focus is tightening) Why 70–80% of inspections will be unprogrammed The four hazards that will dominate construction inspections If you're a consultant, safety manager, or building your own safety business, this episode helps you anticipate where OSHA is headed — so you can position yourself (and your clients) ahead of the curve. Stay proactive. Stay strategic. Stay inspection-ready.

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