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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. • How to respond.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

Throughout American history, women and minority workers have experienced fewer employment opportunities. The Biden-Harris administration targets some of the current employment limitations in its infrastructure bill. Infrastructure regulations typically target road, railroad, bridge, and port designs.

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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

Construction Junkie

The standard has a large number of provisions designed to improve crane safety and reduce worker injury and fatality. Employers who follow Table 1 correctly are not required to measure workers’ exposure to silica and are not subject to the permissible exposure limit (PEL). In some operations, respirators are also needed.

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