State News

Sacramento, CA — Legislation that would allow speed cameras in work zones and establish a fine structure for speeding is advancing in the California Assembly.

Carson City, NV — A new law in Nevada provides outdoor workers with protections against wildfire smoke.

New York — The former president of a training school charged with selling construction safety certificates and OSHA training cards to approximately 20,000 untrained “students” has pleaded guilty.

New York — While injuries at New York City construction sites dropped 30% last year compared with 2023, total incidents hit a 10-year low and deaths remained at a decade low, reports the city’s Department of Buildings.

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

Salem, OR — Students from Sherwood and Cleveland high schools took first place in this year’s Oregon OSHA media contest to promote young worker safety and health awareness.

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

Taylorsville, UT — “Pay more attention and slow down, knowing that there’s the lane closure.”

Oakland, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has clarified its guidance on preventing lead exposure among workers who perform dry abrasive blasting.

Albuquerque, NM — A proposed rule from the New Mexico Environment Department would require employers to establish, implement and maintain an “effective heat illness prevention plan” for indoor and outdoor workers.