This publication contains: The purpose for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its enforcement duty under law. An explanation of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control … [Read more...] about Work Zone Hazards Workbook
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Early Biden Executive Orders Seek to Improve Worker Safety and Health
In the first month of the Biden administration, several notable executive orders, memorandums, and appointments related to worker safety and health and the labor movement as a whole have been issued. … [Read more...] about Early Biden Executive Orders Seek to Improve Worker Safety and Health
FHWA Extends Comment Period for MUTCD Revision
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) extended the comment period for proposed Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices revisions to May 14 to allow for additional public participation in the … [Read more...] about FHWA Extends Comment Period for MUTCD Revision
FHWA Seeks to Make MUTCD Updates
The Federal Highway Administration plans to propose 600 changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways or MUTCD via a notice of proposed amendments or NPA scheduled … [Read more...] about FHWA Seeks to Make MUTCD Updates
What Makes a Strong COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard?
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?
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