Two separate things get called "state warehouse regulation," and they work nothing alike. One covers every operator in the state. The other stops at 100 employees.
OSHA replaced its 2023 warehousing emphasis program on July 31, 2026 and reset the clock to 2031. Two things came out of it, and the trade coverage is getting both of them wrong.
OSHA renewed its warehousing National Emphasis Program on July 31, 2026, extending targeted inspections for another five years. This is the standing reference for the 29 CFR 1910 standards that actually get cited in warehouses — what each one requires, and where operators get caught.
A structured safety walk-through is the single most effective tool for catching hazards early. This guide walks you through the process zone by zone — where to go, what to look for, and how to turn findings into action.
The first-ever federal heat rule could drop any day. OSHA has already run 7,000+ inspections under its existing program. If you don't have a written heat plan, you're exposed.