Stakeholders

Sacramento, CA — Changes to California’s regulations on construction safety orders for confined spaces went into effect Jan. 1.

Washington — Back to operating without a quorum, the Chemical Safety Board remains resolute about advancing its mission, agency Chair Steve Owens says.

Washington — Offshore oil and gas rig operators should ensure contractors review safety measures with qualified operations staff before working with pressurized systems or valves, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement advises.

Washington — The leader of a union representing airport ramp workers says that although the Federal Aviation Administration’s plans for a voluntary worker questionnaire are a “good step forward toward improving safety,” more data and a broader research scope can better ensure “improvements for all ground workers.”

National Harbor, MD — A new policy adopted by the American Medical Association is aimed at bolstering protections for health care workers who are exposed to ionizing radiation.

Silver Spring, MD — Construction workers “face a diverse array of hazards: toxic chemicals, dangerous working conditions and risky body positions, among others,” according to a new report from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has adopted new permitting requirements for tower cranes, set to go into effect Jan. 1.

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Portland, OR — In response to seven worker deaths caused by heat-related illnesses in the state over a recent 11-year period, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has issued a hazard alert.

Weston, MA — The number of employees reporting that they work in a “toxic environment” is high – as are claims that employers aren’t doing enough to support mental health, according to the results of a recent survey.