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Take part in the Trench Safety Stand Down

S+H Staff — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:03:06 +0000

Fairfax, VA — The National Utility Contractors Association is calling on employers involved in trench work to participate in the Trench Safety Stand Down, set for June 15-19. The national event is intended to raise awareness of trench and excavation hazards, protective trench system requirements, and safety procedures for work in and around trenches and […]

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OSHA schedules virtual hearings on proposed rules and deregulatory efforts

S+H Staff — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:50:28 +0000

Washington — OSHA is scheduled to kick off a series of virtual public hearings on more than 20 proposed rules, all of which are part of the agency’s deregulatory efforts. According to a notice published on June 3, 16 of the proposed rules apply to chemical substances, including 1,3-butadiene, asbestos, benzene, cotton dust and lead. […]

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California moves toward ban on artificial stone countertop fabrication

S+H Staff — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:42:30 +0000

Los Angeles — The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on May 21 unanimously granted a petition that could ultimately lead to a ban on fabricating and installing artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica. The Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association formally petitioned the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health […]

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Group files suit over EPA’s missed asbestos deadline

S+H Staff — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:17:34 +0000

Washington — A coalition of organizations is suing the Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for “failing to meet a mandatory legal deadline to address the ongoing public health threat of legacy asbestos.” The case is set to go before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on June 1 in New Orleans. […]

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Head of OSHA to take part in next week’s National Forklift Safety Day

S+H Staff — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:09:47 +0000

Washington — OSHA administrator David Keeling is set to provide insight during the 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day, scheduled for June 9. The free event, organized by the Industrial Truck Association, highlights the safe use of forklifts, the importance of operator training and the need for daily equipment inspections. It will take place at […]

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PPE use in construction

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:55 +0000

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

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Oklahoma’s new drug and alcohol policy will affect workers in ‘safety-sensitive’ jobs

S+H Staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:06:37 +0000

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, signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) on April 20, the standard applies to all workers in safety-sensitive jobs “regardless of any employer policy permitting impairment-based testing or alternative standards for […]

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New York advocacy group releases ‘Deadly Skyline’ report on construction worker deaths

S+H Staff — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:49:44 +0000

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York state fell nearly 26% in 2024 from a 10-year high the year before, according to a recent report. For its annual Deadly Skyline report, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health gathered data from multiple sources, including the New York State Department […]

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Changes to Washington state trenching rule make written plans a must

S+H Staff — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:41:31 +0000

Tumwater, WA — Construction firms in Washington state that perform excavation, trenching and shoring work must complete a written work plan before a job begins, under a new rule recently adopted by state’s Department of Labor & Industries. Published April 21 and set to go into effect June 1, the rule amends current regulations to […]

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Survey shows that workers want mental health support from employers

S+H Staff — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:53:11 +0000

Arlington, VA — Despite strong demand for mental health-related training and resources, less than a third of employees receive any at work, results of a recent survey show. For its third annual StigmaFree Workplace Mental Health Survey, the National Alliance on Mental Illness collected responses from nearly 2,200 full-time workers at organizations with at least […]

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