Construction & Utilities

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.

Washington — NIOSH is facing an 80% reduction to its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a Department of Health and Human Services document published June 9.

Washington — The Department of Labor can maintain its workplace safety and health enforcement capacity even under a much slimmer budget, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently told House lawmakers.

Washington — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting higher-than-average hurricane activity this year in the Atlantic basin, with as many as five storms potentially becoming major hurricanes.

Washington — A new Department of Labor program allows users to explore past guidance and submit new requests to the appropriate agency.

Arlington, VA — Almost half of the highway construction contractors who participated in a recent study believe the risk of work zone crashes is greater now than one year ago.

Washington — As expected, the Trump administration’s full fiscal year 2026 budget proposal – released May 30 – includes cuts to OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Taylorsville, UT — “Pay more attention and slow down, knowing that there’s the lane closure.”