Compliance Roundup: July 2026
6 regulatory updates across Drug Testing, DOT Physicals, OSHA — here is what changed and what employers need to know.
July 2026 at a Glance
This month brought 6 regulatory updates across 3 compliance areas, affecting employers in 4 jurisdictions.
| Metric | Count |
|---|---|
| Total updates | 6 |
| High impact | 3 |
| Medium impact | 2 |
| Enforcement actions | 3 |
| Topics covered | 3 |
| Jurisdictions | 4 |
3 updates are rated high impact — these require prompt review and may necessitate policy or program changes.
Month in Trends
OSHA was the most active area this month with 4 updates. Notably, 3 enforcement actions were recorded — a reminder that agencies are actively inspecting and citing violations. Federal-level changes this month affect employers in all 50 states regardless of their primary operating location.
Employers should use this roundup to prioritize their compliance review. We recommend starting with the high-impact updates and working through the full list based on your industry and operating states.
All Updates This Month
| Update | Scope | Impact | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two LabCorp Facilities Withdraw From the HHS National L... | Federal | Medium | Drug Testing |
| FMCSA Removes 10 Electronic Logging Devices From Regist... | Federal | High | DOT Physicals |
| OSHA Fines Houston Utility Contractor $343K After Excav... | Texas | Medium | OSHA |
| OSHA Cites Big Rig Parts Distributor $264K for Confined... | Texas | High | OSHA |
| OSHA Proposes $349K Against Florida Roofing Contractor ... | Florida | High | OSHA |
| OSHA and U.S. Coast Guard Sign Five-Year Maritime Safet... | Oregon | Low | OSHA |
1. Two LabCorp Facilities Withdraw From the HHS National Laboratory Certification Program 🟡
SAMHSA's monthly notice of HHS-certified laboratories records that two Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings facilities — 69 First Ave., Raritan, New Jersey and 1120 Main Street, Southaven, Mississippi — voluntarily withdrew from the National Laboratory Certification Program effective June 30, 2026, and will be omitted from subsequent monthly listings. Employers whose federal workplace or DOT-regulated specimens were routed to either site should confirm their collection vendor now sends to a laboratory that remains certified under the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs.
Impact: Medium · Scope: Federal · Topic: Drug Testing
2. FMCSA Removes 10 Electronic Logging Devices From Registered List — Carriers Must Replace by September 8, 2026 🔴
FMCSA removed 10 devices from its list of registered electronic logging devices for failing to meet the minimum requirements in 49 CFR Part 395, Appendix A to Subpart B: Ontime Logs iosix, LAST MINUTE ELD, Porter ELD, Zee HOS Compliance, EV ELD IOSIX (f/k/a EVO ELD IOSIX), Light and Travel ELD, PREMIERRIDE LOGS, 2BRO ELD, 305 ELD, and TT ELD 40. Motor carriers using any of them must discontinue use now, revert to paper logs or logging software, and install a compliant registered ELD before September 8, 2026. Carriers still running a revoked device on or after that date violate 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1) — "no record of duty status" — and drivers will be placed out-of-service under CVSA criteria.
Impact: High · Scope: Federal · Topic: DOT Physicals
3. OSHA Fines Houston Utility Contractor $343K After Excavation Collapse Hospitalizes Worker in Brazoria County 🟡
OSHA cited Blazey Construction Services LLC with two repeat violations and one other-than-serious violation after an excavation collapse hospitalized a worker installing sewer and water pipe for a residential development in Alvin, Texas. Investigators found the company failed to adequately protect the excavation, failed to provide a safe means of egress, and did not report the hospitalization within the required 24 hours. Proposed penalties total $343,797.
Impact: Medium · Scope: Texas (state profile) · Topic: OSHA · Type: Enforcement action
4. OSHA Cites Big Rig Parts Distributor $264K for Confined Space Hazards After Corpus Christi Worker Asphyxiation 🔴
OSHA cited FleetPride Inc. with 16 serious and 3 other-than-serious violations after an employee asphyxiated while inspecting a tanker trailer at the company's Corpus Christi facility. The investigation, opened January 7, 2026, found the distributor had not implemented a confined space program, had deficiencies across required respiratory protection program elements, and exposed workers to electrical hazards. Proposed penalties total $264,380.
Impact: High · Scope: Texas (state profile) · Topic: OSHA · Type: Enforcement action
5. OSHA Proposes $349K Against Florida Roofing Contractor for Willful, Repeat Fall Protection Violations 🔴
OSHA cited Orchids Builders LLC of Rockledge, Florida with two willful and four repeat violations after inspections found workers exposed to a 10-foot fall hazard while installing sheathing on a sloped roof on January 21, 2026, and a 9-foot fall hazard while installing metal hurricane clips on March 10, 2026. Investigators also cited the contractor for failing to maintain fall protection training certificates, inadequate eye protection for nail gun use, and improper ladder configurations. The company has been inspected seven times since 2023, every one involving fall protection. Proposed penalties total $349,754.
Impact: High · Scope: Florida (state profile) · Topic: OSHA · Type: Enforcement action
6. OSHA and U.S. Coast Guard Sign Five-Year Maritime Safety Memorandum of Understanding for Northwest Oregon
OSHA and the U.S. Coast Guard signed a five-year memorandum of understanding establishing procedures to coordinate protection of maritime workers in the Coast Guard Sector Columbia River area of northwest Oregon. The agreement covers information sharing, joint personnel training, and coordinated inspections within each agency's existing legal authority; designates a primary Coast Guard point of contact; and commits OSHA's Portland office to hazard-specific training and technical assistance plus cross-training on investigative practices and marine casualty work.
Impact: Low · Scope: Oregon (state profile) · Topic: OSHA
What Should Employers Do This Month?
Based on the updates above, here are the top priorities for July 2026:
- Review high-impact updates immediately — 3 updates this month require prompt attention. Click through to the full analysis for detailed action items.
- Check your compliance calendar — Review effective dates and deadlines for any updates that affect your operations.
- Brief your team — Share relevant updates with your HR, safety, and compliance teams. Each full article includes specific action items.
- Audit proactively — This month's enforcement actions highlight areas where agencies are actively inspecting. Use these cases as a prompt for self-auditing.
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