Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has extended to April 2 the deadline to comment on a draft scope document for the agency’s risk evaluation of vinyl chloride, a known human carcinogen.

Washington — President Donald Trump has nominated Derek Barrs to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Arlington, VA — Around half of workers don’t wear proper personal protective equipment because they either don’t want to or don’t consider it necessary, according to a recent study of employers.

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York state jumped 48% in 2023 from 2022, translating to an 8.3% increase in the fatality rate, according to a recent report from a worker advocacy group.

Washington — Adrienne Camire is no longer acting and deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, after spending about two weeks on the job.

The report provides valuable insights into how the construction industry is being redefined. Whether you’re a developer, contractor or facility manager, understanding these trends will be critical to staying competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.

The first 90 days on a new job can be “among the most dangerous time in someone’s career,” one expert says. What can safety pros do? BONUS: Download a tip sheet on keeping new workers safe.

We asked questions about you, your work, your employer and the profession to provide a look at what it’s like to be a safety pro today.

We take you inside the upcoming event, set for April 23-25 in Charlotte, NC.

Newburgh, IN-based Matrix Design Group has a new president: Keith Hainer. Hainer previously led the engineering, design and construction of a state-of-the-art coal mining complex in West Virginia, serving as president and CEO of Allegheny Metallurgical.