In a recent series of developments, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has restored several employees from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), particularly those who were laid off in West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. This move comes ahead of a significant hearing involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Additionally, the Trump administration has canceled recent layoffs affecting health workers, including those in programs focused on firefighter health and safety, as well as those associated with the 9/11 program. HHS is recalling specialized workers to address ongoing needs in the worker safety sector.