Regulations/Legislation

Fairfax, VA — Spreading awareness of the hazards of trenching and excavation and reinforcing the importance of using protective systems are the focus of the 10th annual Trench Safety Stand Down, set for June 16-20.

Denver — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have required a human on board autonomous trucks in the state.

Washington — A new Department of Labor program allows users to explore past guidance and submit new requests to the appropriate agency.

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is joining the call for increasing truck drivers’ access to parking.

Washington — Proficiency in speaking and reading English “should be a nonnegotiable safety requirement” for commercial truck drivers, according to an Executive Order recently issued by President Donald Trump.

Jefferson City, MO — Missouri lawmakers have moved to repeal legislation that provides certain workers with paid sick leave.

Washington — Legislation that would remove restrictions on federally funded research related to the medical or recreational use of cannabis and other Schedule I substances has been introduced.

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House is aimed at expanding access to treatment and improving wait times for federal workers who are injured on the job.

Dayton, OH — A bill that would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. year-round is moving forward in the Ohio Legislature.

Washington — Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) plan to reintroduce legislation intended to “empower miners to raise safety concerns” and “prevent future mine tragedies.”