Tag: OSHA
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Experts Call for Better Use of OSHA Injury Data to Prevent Workplace Accidents
Each year, millions of U.S. workers are injured on the job, yet the full scope of workplace injuries remains unclear. A recent article published in the American Journal of Public Health highlights the gaps in current injury reporting systems — and proposes a new path forward. In their March 2025 paper, Dr. David Michaels of…
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Back to School – 2025 Construction Refresher on OSHA Updates, PPE and Lessons Learned
Fall isn’t just for kids heading back to class — it is also a perfect time for crews to sharpen their safety skills. Think of it as a seasonal refresher course for the jobsite: the latest OSHA updates, a PPE tune-up and lessons learned from real-world incidents. Syllabus Day: What’s New from OSHA OSHA has…
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Conference presenters offer insight into potential OSHA changes
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ORLANDO, Fla. — From walkaround rules and proposed heat standards to a vacant review commission and a new president with new priorities, a lot has changed in the world of workplace regulations in recent months. A presentation…
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OSHA hearings hint at revised heat rule
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. When President Donald Trump returned to the White House earlier this year, it appeared that OSHA’s proposed heat rule would be abandoned. Comments during the agency’s informal public hearings, which began June 16 and run through July…
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How OSHA Regulations Help Prevent Construction Accidents
Construction work is among the most hazardous occupations in the United States, where falls, equipment failures and structural collapses pose constant threats. OSHA regulations serve as a legal backbone for workplace safety, mandating protective measures and training protocols that employers must follow. These federal standards are not merely guidelines, they carry the weight of law…
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Why OSHA Courses Certification Are Critical for Construction Safety
An OSHA course refers to safety training based on the standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These courses are designed to teach workers how to identify, avoid and respond to hazards in the workplace, especially on construction sites. OSHA courses have become indispensable for construction industry professionals striving to maintain safe job…
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Protecting OSHA protects workers. Slashing its budget is a dangerous mistake.
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Cam Mackey is president and CEO of the Arlington, Virginia-based International Safety Equipment Association. Opinions are the author’s own. Every American worker deserves to return home safe at the end of the day. And every American family…
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9 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q4 2024
Listen to the article 13 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In 2024’s final quarter, some of the largest OSHA citations issued to construction firms stemmed from two of the most well-identified hazards: falls and trench cave-ins. The agency has national emphasis programs for those standards, as they…
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Bill to abolish OSHA has ‘zero chance’ of becoming law, attorney says
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. New legislation designed to do away with OSHA at a federal level will not move forward, an employment attorney told Construction Dive. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., last month proposed the Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act,…
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Arizona Congressman Sponsors Bill To Abolish OSHA
On January 3, 2025, Andy Biggs (R – AR – 5) introduced a new, if exceedingly brief, piece of legislation that would result in the abolition of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Its formation was the result of the Occupation Safety and Health Act, signed into being by former Republican President Richard Nixon on…