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Citing agent safety, IRS ends unannounced visits

Washington — Internal Revenue Service personnel will no longer make unannounced visits to businesses or households, except in certain circumstances.

OSHA construction advisory committee to meet Aug. 9

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health and its workgroups are scheduled to meet next month.

Executives say workers are doing well. Workers say otherwise

New York — Results of a recent survey reveal a sizeable gap between how C-suite executives perceive workers’ well-being and how workers actually feel.

Washington state issues draft rule on cranes and derricks in construction

Tumwater, WA — To clarify its crane decertification and reinstatement requirements, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing changes to its regulations on cranes and derricks in construction.
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California bill aimed at banning driverless trucks moving through Senate

Sacramento, CA — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is applauding the advancement of legislation that would prohibit autonomous trucks from operating on California roadways without human drivers.

Sen. Joe Manchin not backing Julie Su’s nomination to lead DOL

Washington — Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has announced his opposition to Julie Su’s nomination for labor secretary.

OSHA proposal on worker walkaround representation under White House review

Washington — OSHA is seeking to revive an Obama administration policy that would allow workers to designate someone who doesn’t work for their employer – including someone from a union or other organization – to represent them during an OSHA “walkaround” inspection.

OSHA wants to revise PPE fit requirements for construction workers

Washington — The “failure” of standard-sized personal protective equipment to fit smaller construction workers – especially women – has prompted OSHA to try to align the industry’s PPE fit requirements with other industries’ standards.
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Washington state’s updated heat protection rules in effect

Tumwater, WA — Required access to preventive cool-down periods and a lower “temperature action level” are among the updates to Washington state’s permanent rules aimed at protecting outdoor workers from excessive heat.

National EMS advisory council to meet in August

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council has scheduled a hybrid meeting for next month.

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