Small construction companies make safety gains, but still have room to improve: report

S+H Staff — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:11 +0000

Boston — Although smaller construction firms continue to make strides in their commitment to employee safety, health and well-being, they still have room for improvement, according to a recent report from Dodge Construction Network. For its seventh biennial report on safety management in the construction industry, the network – a provider of data, analytics and […]

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Technology, transformation and trust take center stage at NSC Safety Summit

Kevin Druley — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:25:39 +0000

Baltimore — All workers can be leaders by taking daily action and accountability to develop an environment “that builds and creates trust and safety.” Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason O. Harris offered that perspective May 7 during the Opening Session of the 2026 NSC Safety Summit. Frequently calling on attendees at the Baltimore […]

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FMCSA to study trucker schedules and fatigue

S+H Staff — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:27:00 +0000

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration intends to study how truck drivers’ work schedules affect their fatigue levels and performance. In November, FMCSA solicited comments on its proposal as part of an agency commitment to study additional data on the 2011 hours-of-service final rule. After publishing an analysis of the feedback collected, the […]

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Underway: The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Kevin Druley — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:47:24 +0000

Washington — The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a “vital opportunity” for “meaningful conversation about training, hazard recognition and fall prevention,” an OSHA official said during a May 4 webinar. Brian Rizzo, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, was one of several leaders who helped kick off the […]

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DOL compliance assistance forum set for May 6-7

S+H Staff — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:47 +0000

Washington — The Department of Labor has scheduled a two-day online forum to provide “meaningful compliance assistance related to federal laws governing wages, safety and other workplace issues.” The Protecting America’s Workplace forum, set for May 6-7, will feature presentations and panel discussions with OSHA and Mine Safety and Health Administration officials. Also presenting will […]

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OSHA reveals final ‘Top 10’ data for FY 2025

Kevin Druley — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:53:49 +0000

Washington — OSHA has released the final data on the agency’s 10 most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2025. Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) remains at the top of the list for the 15th successive fiscal year. One change occurred from the preliminary data released Sept. 16: Scaffolding (1926.451) climbed one spot to […]

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AFL-CIO and OSHA commemorate Workers Memorial Day

S+H Staff — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:09:43 +0000

Washington — More than 380 workers died each day in 2024 because of hazardous conditions on the job, according to the latest “Death on the Job” report from the AFL-CIO. The 35th annual report was released April 27, on the eve of Workers Memorial Day. It’s based on the most recent data available from several […]

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Chemical Safety Board investigation spotlights explosives handling

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:24:54 +0000

Washington — Explosives that are considered “relatively insensitive” to friction, heat or impact can still ignite under these and other energy sources, the Chemical Safety Board warns. That message is part of an update on CSB’s investigation into a fatal October incident at the Accurate Energetic Systems LLC explosives manufacturing facility in McEwen, TN. Multiple […]

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DOL Wage and Hour Division seeks to clarify ‘joint employment’

S+H Staff — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:55:10 +0000

Washington — The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division is proposing to clarify its definition of two types of joint employment under three federal laws. WHD published a notice of proposed rulemaking on April 23 titled, “Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal […]

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns as labor secretary

S+H Staff — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:09:38 +0000

Washington — Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down as labor secretary amid a reported monthslong investigation into allegations of professional misconduct. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung announced Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation April 20 on X, stating that she’s “leaving the administration to take a position in the private sector.” He added that Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling […]

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