Author: Nazia Shah
On July 14, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Field Operations Manual in an effort to minimize the burden on small businesses and increase prompt hazard abatement. The new policy, outlined in the Penalties and Debt Collection section of OSHA’s Field Operations Manual, increases penalty reductions for small employers, making it easier for small businesses to invest resources in compliance and hazard abatement. For example, a penalty reduction level of 70%, which was previously only applicable for businesses with 10 or fewer employees, will now be expanded to…
AGC’s Summer 2025 Construction Safety & Health Conference is almost here! Join us to stay up to date on all the key regulatory, legislative, and policy issues impacting construction and their implications for EHS professionals. Check out our full agenda to see our can’t miss schedule of sessions, including: Learn More and Register
The next AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum is scheduled for July 16, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Eastern Time. The forum will focus on strategies and initiatives to support veterans’ mental health in construction. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER. The AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum meets virtually, on a quarterly basis, with the goal of providing a safe space where construction industry stakeholders can gather to share success stories, challenges, and seek/share resources and best practices. For more information, please contact Nazia Shah.
AGC of America is now accepting speaking proposals for the 2026 Construction Safety & Health Conferences taking place January 21-23, 2026, in Glendale, AZ and July 22-24, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN. These events are designed for emerging to senior-level management professionals who work in any of the commercial construction markets. All educational sessions should be targeted towards these attendees and should involve topics that reflect current and emerging issues in construction safety and health. We invite you to share your knowledge and help us shape the 2026 experience. For more information and to submit a proposal, please refer to our event guidelines. Proposals should…
AGC of America recently urged the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee to report favorably to the full Senate the nomination of David Keeling to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The HELP Committee voted to approve Mr. Keeling’s nomination on June 26. His nomination will now move to the Senate floor for a final vote at a later date. Mr. Keeling has a strong background in leading the safety and health efforts at some of the largest employers in the…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched the #MirrorCheck initiative to raise awareness about preventing backover incidents and fatalities in the construction industry. Every year, backover incidents lead to serious injuries and fatalities in construction zones and workplaces. These incidents often happen when drivers lose sight of people, objects, or vehicles behind them. Below are materials designed to be customized and used to promote a conversation on safety practices to eliminate jobsite risks and prevent backover incidents. When you use these tools, please share your story on social media using #MirrorCheck to help others see the value. For…
On June 18, AGC of America and two of its member firms participated in the informal public hearing on OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed rule. Kevin Cannon, Sr. Dir. Safety, Health, and Risk Mgmt. at AGC of America, Stephen Kinn, Sr. Safety Manager at Kwest Group, and Bob Kunz, Corp. Safety Director at Dimeo Construction Co. provided testimony highlighting industry concerns with the proposed rule while also offering practical guidance to the agency on potential improvements. The combined testimony strongly encouraged OSHA to adopt a less prescriptive and a more performance-based approach…
We’ve extended the savings window! Register by June 20 and get the standard rate for the Construction Safety & Health Conference. Enjoy a a seamless experience tailored to help you focus, connect, and get the most out of your time. Learn More | Register Now Contact Nazia Shah for more information.
On May 22, during Mental Health Month, AGC of America received international recognition, from the UK’s National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work, for our leadership in advancing mental health and suicide prevention in the U.S. construction industry. This acknowledgment highlights the powerful impact of our programs, resources, and partnerships in addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing our workforce today. Mandi Kime (Director of Safety, AGC of Washington) and Brandon Anderson (VP of Safety, AGC of Missouri), co-chairs of the AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Task Force, were invited to join Members of Parliament, representatives from…
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has developed two new education resources for employers and workers to stay safe in the heat. For more information and resources, read OSHA’s The Heat Source newsletter and visit OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention webpage. Contact Kevin Cannon for more information.