Construction & Utilities

Washington — David Keeling’s nomination to lead OSHA has advanced to the full Senate, after a 12-11 party-line vote by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on June 26.

New York — The former president of a training school charged with selling construction safety certificates and OSHA training cards to approximately 20,000 untrained “students” has pleaded guilty.

Itasca, IL — Kicking off July 10: a three-part webinar series for safety professionals tasked with protecting workers in high-heat environments.

Washington — Spreading awareness about working safely in the heat is the aim of two new OSHA resources – one intended for young workers and the other geared toward employers, managers and supervisors.

New York — While injuries at New York City construction sites dropped 30% last year compared with 2023, total incidents hit a 10-year low and deaths remained at a decade low, reports the city’s Department of Buildings.

Silver Spring, MD — Cut-off saws “make demanding cuts possible, but if not handled properly, they pose serious risks,” leaving “no room for error,” a recent fact sheet warns.

Washington — OSHA has kicked off a series of informal virtual public hearings on its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Washington — Construction companies that focus on leading indicators are, statistically, considerably safer than their peers, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

Washington — “Preparedness is your superpower,” OSHA and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – will be reminding safety professionals during the eighth annual Safe + Sound Week.

Fairfax, VA — Spreading awareness of the hazards of trenching and excavation and reinforcing the importance of using protective systems are the focus of the 10th annual Trench Safety Stand Down, set for June 16-20.