The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry, requiring that PPE properly fit workers to … [Read more...] about Personal Protective Equipment in Construction
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OSHA Finalizes New Personal Protective Equipment Rule for Construction
A new OSHA rule requiring construction employers to provide properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) will take effect on January 13. Finalized on December 11, the regulation aims to … [Read more...] about OSHA Finalizes New Personal Protective Equipment Rule for Construction
Michigan Work Zones, School Buses to Use Cameras to Catch Traffic Violators
Michigan is implementing automated cameras in work zones and on school buses to enhance road safety by reducing speeding and enforcing traffic laws. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation … [Read more...] about Michigan Work Zones, School Buses to Use Cameras to Catch Traffic Violators
Governor Signs Bills That Will Put Safety Cameras in Work Zones
Michigan has enacted House Bills 4132 and 4133, introducing safety cameras in construction work zones to curb speeding and enhance worker safety. The state joins 23 others already using this … [Read more...] about Governor Signs Bills That Will Put Safety Cameras in Work Zones
‘It Would Raise People’s Level of Concern.’ Michigan Senate Approves Speed Cameras in Work Zones
A Michigan Senate-approved bill aims to install speed cameras in work zones to reduce speeding-related crashes. The proposal follows recent and past tragedies, including the 2020 death of Zach … [Read more...] about ‘It Would Raise People’s Level of Concern.’ Michigan Senate Approves Speed Cameras in Work Zones
FHWA Issues New Road Construction Zone Safety Rule
On November 5, the Federal Highway Administration announced significant updates to the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule, marking the first major … [Read more...] about FHWA Issues New Road Construction Zone Safety Rule