Author: Nazia Shah
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…
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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.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is continuing its efforts to establish a federal standard aimed at protecting workers from hazardous heat exposure. An informal public hearing on the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings rule is scheduled to commence virtually on June 16, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, and will run through July 2. Information and instructions for viewing the hearing has been posted on the OSHA heat rulemaking webpage. AGC of America’s Kevin Cannon, Senior Director of Safety, Health & Risk Management, is scheduled to testify on June 18, along with…
On May 20, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it has updated its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Program, OSHA’s primary planned inspection program for non-construction employers with twenty or more employees. The SST program directs Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) to establishments with the highest rates of injuries and illnesses according to OSHA Form 300 A data submitted annually. Using data from calendar years 2021-2023, establishments may be selected for inspection based on: The new policy replaces the previous SST program directive issued on February 7, 2023. OSHA’s programmed inspection scheduling for construction remains unchanged. Due to the mobility…
On June 2, the Department of Labor (DOL) launched its opinion letter program. The program spans five key enforcement agencies within the department: Opinion letters and letters of interpretation provide official written interpretations from the department’s enforcement agencies, explaining how laws apply to specific factual circumstances presented by individuals or organizations. The department has also launched a landing page at dol.gov/opinion-letters. This site allows users to explore past guidance and provides an easy way to submit new requests to the appropriate agency. Furthermore, to make letters of interpretation more accessible, the department updated the Letters of Interpretation webpage so you…
Hosted by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), with support from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the goal of the annual Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) is to reach out to the many workers who work in and around trenches and excavations to provide them with information about current excavation requirements and safety procedures for working in trenches. To access all the resources you need to plan your event, visit the NUCA TSSD webpage. Below is a roundup of AGC and other resources related to trenching and excavation safety. Opportunities for Engagement Contact Nazia Shah for more information.
Join AGC’s Health Hazards in Construction course on September 22–25, in Arlington, VA, for four intensive days of hands-on learning in industrial hygiene for construction. Learn to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards that may affect workers’ health, such as exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, heat stress, and more. Participants will also be able to better manage and coordinate industrial hygiene services. It’s one of four courses in AGC’s Construction Safety Management Certificate (CSMC) program—complete this course and build toward your full certificate. LEARN MORE | REGISTER NOW Contact Nazia Shah for more information.