OSHA is withdrawing its withdrawing its proposed interpretations regarding noise and sound control in the workplace. The agency cited the need for more resources as well as pressure from Congressional leaders. More
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association is urging the new chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to review--and fight--the EPA's lead-paint rule as well as three OSHA programs that the dealer group dislikes. More
Two builders' groups gave mixed reviews regarding new fall protection measures created by the OSHA last week. The National Roofing Contractors Association said it was unhappy with the new rule, while the National Association of Home Builders praised the new measure. More
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a new directive mandating certain fall protection requirements for residential builders. The new directive replaces an interim directive that has been in effect since 1995 and allowed residential builders to bypass fall protection requirements. More
Many building materials dealers won't be required to comply with a potentially expensive new federal crane and derrick standard that takes effect Nov. 8, thanks to the advocacy and educational efforts of staff and members of LBM's national trade group. More
An Alabama sawmill was fined $439,000 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for 53 safety and health violations that included the death of one worker and crittical injury of another. More
John Jervis is executive director of the American Window and Door Institute, known as AWDI, located in Juno Beach, Fla. More
OSHA announced it is beginning work on new rules affecting companies--including facilities working with wood--that produce large quantities of potentially combustible dust. More
OSHA sent letters to more than 13,500 employers--including hundreds directed at the construction supply industry--warning them that their injury and illness rates were "considerably higher than the national average." More
By altering their products inside and out, manufacturers are creating tools with... More
