Construction & Utilities

Washington — Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for labor secretary has advanced out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, after a 14-9 vote Feb. 27.

Murray, UT — A new online tool from the NCCCO Foundation and the National Safety Council is intended to help improve safety on jobsites where cranes and other load-handling equipment are used.

Fairfax, VA — The National Utility Contractors Association is encouraging “anyone who wants to prevent trenching and excavation hazards in the workplace” to participate in the 10th annual Trench Safety Stand Down.

Melbourne, Australia — Cases of silicosis among workers in Australia’s stone countertop industry spiked over a recent eight-year period, according to researchers from Monash University.

Gainesville, FL — Heatstroke can lead to long-term organ damage and obesity, results of a recent study suggest.

Silver Spring, MD — CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training has compiled a list of providers of appropriate-fitting personal protective equipment for female, nonbinary and transgender workers.

Boston — Spurred by three fatal incidents involving four roadway workers over the past year or so, the Massachusetts Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has issued a statewide safety alert.

Watertown, SD — Communications tower industry stakeholders concerned about possible fraudulent worker training certifications can use technology as a screening tool, according to a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association.

Geneva — The International Labour Organization has released a follow-up training manual to its 2022 publication, “Violence and Harassment at Work: A Practical Guide for Employers.”

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency says formaldehyde poses “unreasonable risk” in some work situations and requires the agency to “initiate risk management actions,” although a trade association that represents chemical manufacturers disagrees.