With no emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 at the federal OSHA level, more governors are directing their state’s OSHA programs to create their own standards to protect workers. However, … [Read more...] about What Makes a Strong COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard?
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The New OSHA Standards Needed to Protect Construction Laborers
The outcome of the upcoming presidential election is likely to affect the agenda at many federal agencies, including OSHA. There are major gaps in OSHA standards that need to be filled to better … [Read more...] about The New OSHA Standards Needed to Protect Construction Laborers
Missouri DOT Experiencing Surge in Work Zone Crashes
Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency has already had 39 truck/trailer-mounted … [Read more...] about Missouri DOT Experiencing Surge in Work Zone Crashes
MoDOT Concerned Over Alarming Rise in Work Zone and TMA Crashes
Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes due to the global pandemic. The agency has already had 39 truck/trailer-mounted … [Read more...] about MoDOT Concerned Over Alarming Rise in Work Zone and TMA Crashes
Public & Private Sectors Working Together to Improve Texas Highway Project Safety, ARTBA Chairman Says
ARTBA is working with the Texas transportation construction industry and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through the COVID-19 pandemic to improve traffic safety and significantly reduce … [Read more...] about Public & Private Sectors Working Together to Improve Texas Highway Project Safety, ARTBA Chairman Says
Are Construction Workers at Higher Risk for COVID-19 Complications?
People of all ages, genders and ethnicities can become infected with the coronavirus and spread COVID-19. This article reviews in details the statistics provided by a recent data bulletin from the … [Read more...] about Are Construction Workers at Higher Risk for COVID-19 Complications?