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New Kansas law targets distracted drivers in construction work zones

S+H Staff — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:47:11 +0000

Topeka, KS — Drivers in Kansas now face new penalties for using a handheld mobile device in active construction work zones, under a new state law. Signed by Gov. Laura Kelly (D) in April, S.B. 366 is aimed at strengthening construction worker safety and curbing distracted driving. The law, which went into effect July 1, […]

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Michigan delays enforcement of its amended concrete construction rule

S+H Staff — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:55:52 +0000

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA is delaying, until Sept. 21, enforcement of its revised concrete construction standard. The agency amended Construction Standard 25, Concrete Construction on June 22 in an effort to strengthen worker protections and modernize requirements to reflect current industry practices. MIOSHA, which operates as a State Plan program under federal OSHA, initiated a review […]

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Hot work in construction: New guide promotes flame-free alternatives

S+H Staff — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:14:37 +0000

Bootle, England — A United Kingdom government working group on construction safety has published a guide designed to capture “work practices and innovations that eliminate or reduce the need for hot work or significantly increase the safe undertaking of hot work.” The guide includes sections on: Roofing Mechanical, electrical and plumbing Cutting and welding The […]

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New safety talk: adequate light on construction sites

S+H Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:21:18 +0000

Toronto — Construction worksites need adequate lighting to improve visibility and help prevent injuries, the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association says in a new safety talk. Poorly lit worksites can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls; contribute to eye strain, headaches and blurred vision; and reduce visibility for machinery operators, raising the risk […]

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Many construction companies taking SIFs seriously, survey finds

S+H Staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:23:56 +0000

Boulder, CO — Nearly two-thirds of construction firms have implemented a program to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, commonly called SIFs, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by a team from the Construction Safety Research Alliance. For CSRA’s annual Safety in Practice Report, researchers examined responses from 72 construction firms on seven […]

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EPA delays proposed rule on asbestos, says it needs more information

S+H Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:24:22 +0000

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is reopening a Request for Information regarding a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers who face risks presented by legacy uses of asbestos. EPA says its top priority is “protecting people from the serious health risks of asbestos,” a known human carcinogen linked to lung cancer and mesothelioma – a […]

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Many power-line injuries involve workers in nonelectrical jobs: study

S+H Staff — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:09:22 +0000

Vancouver — Nearly 3 out of 4 power-line incidents involve workers from nonelectrical trades, according to WorkSafeBC – a British Columbia agency that promotes safe and healthy workplaces. Agency data from 2015 to 2025 shows that 74% of short-term, long-term and fatal claims related to contact with power lines involved workers in nonelectrical occupations. A […]

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Deaths, fatality rate rise in building construction industry: CPWR

S+H Staff — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:46:29 +0000

Silver Spring, MD — The number and rate of deaths among building construction workers increased over a recent 13-year period, according to a recent data bulletin published by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. The report, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and CPWR, shows that building construction fatalities […]

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Exposed to the sun at work?

S+H Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:30:56 +0000

It doesn’t matter if the day is sunny or cloudy – working outdoors exposes you to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

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Work zone contractors report rising crash risk, annual survey shows

S+H Staff — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:57:29 +0000

Arlington, VA — Many highway construction contractors believe work zone crews are increasingly at risk of being injured by speeding or distracted motorists, according to the results of the annual Work Zone Awareness Survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and software company HCSS. Nearly 600 firms from across the United States responded […]

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