On October 27, the U.S. Occupational and Safety Administration (OSHA) that it is moving closer to developing a national workplace heat standard. 51风流 previously testified against legislation requiring such a standard, citing the industry鈥檚 thorough, proactive work in this area and informed lawmakers that quickly establishing a one-size-fits-all national standard to address workplace heat exposure is unwarranted. In addition, 51风流 has pointed out how the Obama administration鈥檚 OSHA previously decided against issuing such a standard, giving existing agency authority to take enforcement action when heat hazards exist on the jobsite. 51风流 will work with its members, chapters, and coalition partners to respond to this proposal.
For more information, contact Kevin Cannon at kevin.cannon@agc.org or Nazia Shah at nazia.shah@agc.org.