Author: Nazia Shah
AGC previously reported that the DOL/OSHA recently made appointments to and scheduled a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). The meeting is scheduled to take place from March 1st to April 1st. The focus of the meeting will be for OSHA to brief the nine-member committee on sixteen (16) of the twenty-six (26) proposed deregulatory initiatives that will impact construction, which were published on July 1, 2025. The committee will then make recommendations as to how the agency should proceed on each. AGC, along with three other construction trade associations, submitted a letter to the…
In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, join the AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum, April 15, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern, for a timely discussion on alcohol use in the construction industry and how workplaces can better support recovery. Speakers Learning Objectives The AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum meets virtually on a quarterly basis to gather and share information, resources, and best practices among stakeholders in the construction industry. Open to all AGC members and chapters, the goal of these forums is to provide a safe space where construction industry stakeholders can come together to share success stories,…
As the summer months approach, AGC is encouraging contractors to take proactive steps to protect their teams, recognizing that construction work often takes place outdoors, in direct sunlight, or in hot, enclosed environments where heat-related risks can increase. Visit the AGC Heat Safety Resource Center where you will find a repository of information about heat hazards in the workplace and ways to mitigate these hazards. The resource center also houses information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) current enforcement policy and what contractors can expect in the event of a heat-related enforcement inspection. You can also access state-specific…
The Summer 2026 Construction Safety & Health Conference is coming up, with an all-new agenda and experiences awaiting your safety team, including an unbeatable network of safety professionals. Why the Construction Safety & Health Conference? Signing up early also means pocketing at least $115 in registration savings, scoring discounted accommodations, and getting first dibs on our free post-conference 3M Experience. Join us at the best construction safety event of the year. For more information, please contact Nazia Shah. Looking for sponsor/exhibitor opportunities? Contact Adam Lingenfelter.
On February 6, the Secretary of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, appointed nine members to serve on ACCSH, a continuing advisory body established by statute that provides advice and assistance in construction standards and policy matters to the Assistant Secretary. ACCSH will consist of nine members – three members representing employers, three members representing employees, and three members representing the public. Each member was selected on the basis of their professional and technical competence and experience as construction safety and health professionals. The following is the list of the newly appointed members: ACCSH will meet virtually from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., ET, Tuesday…
One way to recommit to safety and health is to recognize workers when they meet or exceed safety and health goals. This year, Safe + Sound Week is August 10–16, 2026, with a focus on safety and health recognition programs. Safe + Sound will encourage organizations to highlight the practices of employees who get it right. Recognition allows employers to demonstrate leadership in their safety and health strategies by highlighting progress, engaging in their workforce, and bringing attention to most important issues in their workplace. Safety recognition programs motivate companies, teams, and workers to keep safety front and center. Take…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the publication of a new Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB): Hearing Protector Fit Testing (HPFT): Ensuring Appropriate Noise Protection at Work. HPFT is a critical advancement in workplace hearing conservation and is recognized as a best practice. This new guidance describes how HPFT can be used to ensure that workers can achieve appropriate noise reduction with hearing protectors at work without interfering with their ability to hear important sounds around them (e.g., communication, warning signals). While HPFT is not mandated in OSHA regulations, the document gives employers and employees an…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is launching a new initiative focused on preventing electrical incidents resulting in injuries and fatalities. The Electrical Roll-Up Initiative: To support this, OSHA has developed a range of resources designed to educate workers on effective basic electrical safety practices to reduce the risk of incidents. These materials include: If you participate, please consider sharing your story on social media using the hashtag #ElectricalRollUp to help amplify the message. For more information please visit the OSHA webpage and OSHA publications. Contact Kevin Cannon for more information.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published an updated OSHA-NIOSH Hazard Alert on Worker Exposure to Silica during Countertop Manufacturing, Finishing, and Installation, including: Contact Kevin Cannon for more information.
On February 24, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued two resources related to its Safety Champions Program (SCP) – a Step Guide and Fact Sheet to better understand the program structure and benefits at each level. The SCP is intended to help employers develop and implement an effective safety and health program with the goal of preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. The program incorporates seven core elements of Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs: The program has three self-guided steps, which participants may work through at their own pace: Upon successful completion of the Advanced Step, participating employers will…