3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (143+ words) Arlington, VA — A recently issued safety alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration calls on mine operators to regularly evaluate and inspect mine impoundments to protect the structures “from potential failures and catastrophic consequences.” Impoundments are used to confine…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (251+ words) Springfield, IL — A new Illinois law requires construction jobsites to provide female workers with separate restroom facilities, offer a dedicated space for lactation and supply menstrual hygiene products. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the Construction Site Temporary Restroom Facility and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (177+ words) Washington — OSHA has launched a pilot program that makes whistleblower closing conferences optional. According to a notice that went into effect Aug. 3, regional offices will have the choice to send letters in lieu of a closing conference during the yearlong…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (147+ words) Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration wants to replace the standardized list of items for airline first aid and emergency medical kits with a “performance-based requirement.” According to a notice of proposed rulemaking published Aug. 5, FAA is seeking to “ensure (kit)…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (196+ words) Washington — OSHA has extended and updated its National Emphasis Program on warehouses and distribution centers. The previous NEP expired in July; the updated one is set to expire on July 13, 2031. The NEP covers the following industries by North American Industry…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (98+ words) Tumwater, WA — Employers in Washington state with a suspended minor work permit are prohibited from bidding on public works projects, under a recently enacted state law. Employers in the state are required to have a minor work permit endorsement on…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (252+ words) Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate would guarantee federal employees paid family and medical leave. Federal workers currently have access to paid parental leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act (H.R. 1534), signed into law in 2019. Sen. Brian Schatz…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (137+ words) Washington — How are employers addressing contractor-related serious incidents and fatalities? The National Safety Council wants to find out. NSC has launched a survey in an effort to gain feedback about SIFs from organizations that manage contractors or perform work as…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (220+ words) Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate is aimed at bolstering suicide prevention efforts in the construction industry. The industry has one of the highest rates of suicide, according to a press release from the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Catherine Cortez…...