Construction

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.

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.

Frankfort, KY — A new virtual scaffolding safety course from the Kentucky Labor Cabinet’s Division of Education and Training is aimed at helping employers protect workers from fall hazards.

Atlanta — OSHA’s Atlanta regional office recently renewed a pair of Regional Emphasis Programs.

Washington — OSHA’s final rule on fit requirements for personal protective equipment in construction is undergoing a final review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

Washington — A Federal Highway Administration final rule includes updates intended to improve safety and mobility for workers and drivers in roadway work zones.

Washington — OSHA conducted fewer fatality investigations this past fiscal year than in FY 2023, and recorded fewer deaths involving trench collapses and falls – two hazards on which the agency has focused its enforcement resources.

New York — Emphasizing that failure to follow construction codes and project-specific requirements can put both people and property at risk, the New York City Department of Buildings is reminding contractors about 17 procedures they need to follow during excavation and trench work.

Washington — Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has renewed the two-year charter for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.