Member Update: COVID-19 Guidelines and Resources
It has been several months since I have been in contact to update you about COVID-19 and its effect on the construction industry. I want to thank you for all that you have done to keep your
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DC Circuit Court Upholds New Silica Rule
On Dec. 22, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld OSHA’s controversial occupational exposure to crystalline silica rule, rejecting all industry challenges to the rule.
OSHA Begins Full Enforcement of the Silica in Construction Standard Today
Today, October 23, 2017, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) begins full enforcement of its respirable crystalline standard for construction. If your construction company operates under OSHA state-plans
AGCA: US OSHA Delays Silica Standard Enforcement
On April 6, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will delay enforcement of the respirable crystalline standard for construction for three months—until Sept. 23, 2017.
AGCA Files Suit to Block Misguided Silica Rule
AGC of America, working closely with the Louisiana AGC chapter, has taken an important legal step in reaction to the Obama administration’s recently released silica rule. On Monday, April 4,
OROSHA Exploring Heat Related Illness in Oregon
Oregon OSHA is exploring the topic of occupational heat related illness in Oregon. They are looking for a cross-section of industry representatives to discuss how to best keep workers safe