Rule changes in 2026, include heat illness prevention and silica exposure; early preparation can mitigate operational ...

According to the Center for Construction Research and Training, construction workers have a 75% chance of experiencing a serious injury over the span of a 45-year career, and their likelihood of being ...

On January 7, 2026, the landscape of workplace safety in the United States faced renewed scrutiny as two major developments put the spotlight on the critical importance of clear safety standards and ...

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than ...

McKenzie, at his offices at OSHA, says he knows what it is like to work as a contractor. September 15, 2016 As Dean McKenzie takes over as head of federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it has decided not to enforce a tighter limit on beryllium exposure to workers in the construction industry while it takes public comments on ...

OSHA has scheduled the next meetings of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH)—held both in-person and virtually—for Oct. 29-30, 2024. According to a recent release, the ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) maintains a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksites by federal OSHA inspectors. The main purpose ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented substantial challenges and concerns for both construction workers and the construction industry as a whole which are beyond the usual occupational conditions and ...

In an effort to promote the importance of workplace safety among the next generation of construction workers, OSHA is set to participate in the 2024 Construction Ready Career Expo. According to a ...

Construction workers'' safety and health in Louisiana will be enhanced by the recent signing of a partnership between OSHA and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Shreveport Chapter.