Author: mersal.zaman@agc.org
On December 11, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule updates the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.95(c)) to explicitly require that PPE fit properly. This revision aligns the language in the PPE standard for construction with the corresponding language in OSHA’s PPE standards for general industry and shipyards. The rule will go into effect on January 13, 2025. AGC is continuing to review the final rule and will provide a more detailed analysis upon…
The AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA), sponsored by WTW and Starr Insurance, is the industry’s elite safety excellence awards program. The CSEA recognizes companies that have developed and implemented premier safety and risk control programs and showcases companies that have achieved continuous improvement and maintenance of their safety and health management systems. The deadline for submitting applications has been extended to Monday, January 13, 2025.LEARN MORE AND APPLY For more information, please contact Nazia Shah.
We’re excited to announce that the agenda for the 2025 Construction Safety & Health Conference is now live! This year’s event will feature hands-on workshops, thought-provoking sessions, and interactive discussions to address today’s safety challenges in construction. Here’s a sneak peek: Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, stay on top of trends, and grow your professional network. Register by November 26 to save! Explore The Agenda Start My Registration For more information, contact Nazia Shah at nazia.shah@agc.org