Dept. of Labor Finalizes Rule on Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment in Construction
The final rule requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it.
US Dept. of Labor Seeks Nominees for OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
The U.S. Department of Labor is looking for nominations for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health.
Construction CEOs Join Industry Initiative to Combat Suicide Among Workers
Chief executives in construction have joined together to combat the high suicide rate among workers.
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Naco Pass Mobility Hub Gets Safety Upgrades, Facelift
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Naco Pass Mobility Hub has reopened for service with upgrades, including improved boarding areas, repaved sidewalks, designated crosswalks, lighting and real-time arrival information.
OSHA to Hold Public Meeting on Railroad Worker Safety, Whistleblower Protections
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor will host a virtual meeting with the Federal Railroad Administration to discuss railroad worker safety and whistleblower protections.
2024 E.C.O. Summit: Here’s What You Can Expect
It’s almost time for Subcontractors USA-TEXAS’ Second Annual E.C.O. Summit! Here’s what you can expect.
OSHA Announces Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health Meeting for October 17
The council meeting will be an important opportunity to hear about the latest developments and initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety for federal employees, with input from various stakeholders across the federal workforce.
US Department of Labor Announces $12.7M in Grants Awarded to Promote Workplace Safety, Health Training, Education
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $12.7 million to 102 nonprofits nationwide to fund education and training initiatives designed to create safer workplaces.
OSHA Launches Online Tool for Workplace Injury Tracking
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled a new online tool designed to help users search its severe injury report database.
TAMU Engineers Explore Intelligence Augmentation to Improve Safety
Research from Texas A&M professors identifies several risks associated with implementing AI and IA in process industries.
CenterPoint Energy Awards Nearly $230K in Grants to Communities to Fund Safety-Related Projects
This year, CenterPoint Energy’s Community Safety Grant program awarded more than 90 grants totaling nearly $230,000 in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas to fund safety-related equipment and projects in local communities.
Department of Labor to Restructure Workplace Safety, Health Regional Operations to Protect Workers
In May, the Department of Labor announced strategic changes to the structure of its Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regional operations designed to direct its resources effectively and make the agency more resilient.
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