Construction & Utilities

Washington — OSHA issued seven letters of interpretation in 2025 to help “ensure the consistent and transparent application of federal workplace safety and health standards.”

Saint Paul, MN — Changes to Minnesota’s rest and meal break laws are set to go into effect Jan. 1.

Waterloo, Ontario — A new series of “posters and practical resources” from experts at Waterloo University is aimed at helping employers address vibration-related hazards.

Bilbao, Spain — Nearly 1 out of 3 European workers are concerned that extreme heat or other issues related to climate change will impact their safety and health, according to the results of a recent survey.

Neenah, WI — Jobsite safety ranks among the top three challenges construction companies face, according to the results of a recent survey.

Watertown, SD — Workers who encounter droppings from birds or pests such rodents and insects should stop work immediately, leave the area and wash any exposed skin with soap and water, a new safety resource states.

Silver Spring, MD — Construction workers “face a diverse array of hazards: toxic chemicals, dangerous working conditions and risky body positions, among others,” according to a new report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Washington — In light of the recent shutdown of the federal government, OSHA is giving employers who were issued citations more time to respond.

Silver Spring, MD — “What if we actually had a ‘magic pill’ that could prevent dementia? We do,” a University of Maryland researcher claimed during a Nov. 13 webinar hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Storrs, CT — The University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute recently opened a research center dedicated to studying how extreme heat affects workers.