Construction & Utilities

Fairfax, VA — The National Utility Contractors Association is calling on employers involved in trench work to participate in the Trench Safety Stand Down,...

Washington — OSHA is scheduled to kick off a series of virtual public hearings on more than 20 proposed rules, all of which are...

Los Angeles — The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on May 21 unanimously granted a petition that could ultimately lead to a...

Washington — A coalition of organizations is suing the Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for “failing to meet a mandatory legal...

Washington — OSHA administrator David Keeling is set to provide insight during the 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day, scheduled for June 9. The free...

What gaps can be present on a construction site where PPE isn’t consistently used?

Oklahoma City — A new Oklahoma law establishes a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard for workers in “safety-sensitive” jobs, effective Nov. 1. Under H.B. 3127,...

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York state fell nearly 26% in 2024 from a 10-year high the year...

Tumwater, WA — Construction firms in Washington state that perform excavation, trenching and shoring work must complete a written work plan before a job...

Arlington, VA — Despite strong demand for mental health-related training and resources, less than a third of employees receive any at work, results of...