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Heat Alert: OSHA Enforcement Continues Under National Emphasis Program
As summer temperatures begin to rise, OSHA will begin enforcement of their National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards.
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AGC Highlights Highway Work Zone Safety
AGC addresses the importance of driver awareness near highway work zones amidst an increase in fatalities and injuries.
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Help AGC Improve Highway Work Zone Safety
Please complete the 2025 Highway Work Zone Safety Survey by Friday, May 9.
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Join AGC for National Work Zone Awareness Week 2025
As part of AGC’s commitment to protecting workers, AGC of America, Carolinas AGC, and contractor members will take part in the official kickoff of National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 22 in Raleigh, NC.
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AGC Launches New Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course for Construction Supervisors
This week, AGC launched a new online self-paced mental health and suicide prevention course designed to help construction supervisors provide resources and support for workers.
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OSHA’s PPE Fit in Construction Rule & Strategies to Comply
Join us virtually on March 5 to hear the latest update to the OSHA’s PPE fit rule, strategies for incorporating employee PPE fit in your existing programs and more.
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Scott Ketcham Promoted to OSHA’s Deputy Assistant Secretary
On January 17, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that Scott Ketcham has been named as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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AGC Presents Strong Arguments for Sweeping Changes to OSHA’s Heat Proposal

OSHA Penalty Increases for 2025
Inflation adjustments raise maximum penalties for workplace safety violations, effective January 15, 2025.
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OSHA Terminates COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking, Focuses on Infectious Diseases Rulemaking for Healthcare
Shifts Resources to Comprehensive Infectious Disease Protections Amid Industry Concerns
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