Construction & Utilities

Washington — An OSHA final rule that requires personal protective equipment in the construction industry to properly fit each worker will go into effect Jan. 11.

Portland, OR — The Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has published a Spanish-language version of its ladder safety hazard alert.

Washington — OSHA has updated its guidance on protecting workers from arc flash hazards.

Salem, OR — The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition is encouraging – with cash prizes – high school students statewide to create an advertisement for its annual media contest aimed at supporting young worker safety.

Washington — Preventing harassment in the construction industry is the focus of a new guidance document from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will begin the risk management process to “address the unreasonable risk presented by legacy uses and associated disposal of asbestos,” which includes publishing a proposed rule to “protect people from the identified risks.”

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for membership on its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

Columbus, OH — The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is making available $30 million in funding for research and development of personal protective equipment and technology innovations.

Washington — OSHA has extended until Jan. 14 the comment period on a proposed rule aimed at protecting indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses.

Saint Paul, MN — Minnesota OSHA will establish a working group to assist the state’s Department of Labor and Industry in revising regulations on lead exposure for both general industry and construction.