Construction & Utilities

House hearing focuses on ‘emerging’ workplace safety concerns

Washington — Proposed White House budget cuts risk transforming OSHA into an “injury investigation agency instead of an agency that’s out there trying to...

Safety ‘starts the moment you put that truck in drive’: video

Watertown, SD — For communication tower workers who commute to and operate vehicles on jobsites, “making sure that we stay honed in” and “don’t...

OSHA launches ‘safety shout-out’ challenge

Washington — A new challenge from OSHA encourages peer-to-peer recognition of safe work practices. Part of the annual Safe + Sound campaign promoted by OSHA,...

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

Boston — Although smaller construction firms continue to make strides in their commitment to employee safety, health and well-being, they still have room for...
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Injuries are becoming ‘more complex,’ workers’ comp claims show

Hartford, CT — Although workplace injury rates are declining, the injuries that do occur are “growing more complex and taking longer to heal,” according...

OSHA construction advisory committee set to meet May 19-20

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled virtual meetings for May 19 and 20. According to a notice published May...

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

Washington — The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a “vital opportunity” for “meaningful conversation about training, hazard recognition...

DOL compliance assistance forum set for May 6-7

Washington — The Department of Labor has scheduled a two-day online forum to provide “meaningful compliance assistance related to federal laws governing wages, safety...
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OSHA reveals final ‘Top 10’ data for FY 2025

Washington — OSHA has released the final data on the agency’s 10 most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2025. Fall Protection – General Requirements...

NSC and Wolters Kluwer Enablon explore use of AI in safety

Washington — More employers are using artificial intelligence in their workplace safety programs, but balance and concerns about overreliance need to be part of...

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