FCA International Legislative Update
Week of 11-13-23Click here to download this update as a PDF Congressional Overview Congress passed legislation to avert a government shutdown. The legislation funds some
Report Finds Union Contractors are the Industry’s Safest
Click here to download the CPWR’s Bulletin A recent report from CPWR – the Center for Construction Research and Training – found that union contractors
Fire Safety Essentials Every Contractor Should Know
Given the materials and supplies used in construction, job sites can be prone to fire hazards. Having a plan to prevent and address fires can
Updated Davis-Bacon Rule in Effect – Contractor Takeaways
On Aug. 23, 2023, the Department of Labor published the Final Rule updating and modernizing the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage regulations. The prevailing wage regulations
OSHA Heat Stress Emphasis Program Focuses on Employer Education
In April 2022, OSHA issued a new national emphasis program (NEP) for indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards that expanded on the agency’s ongoing heat-related illness
LMCI Grants: Funding Opportunity for Local L/M Projects
LMCI grants provide local areas an opportunity to secure funding for their labor management projects. Previous years have seen upwards of $6 million in grant
FCA Safety Manual Updated
The FCA U.S. Safety Manual received its annual update. Read this post to learn about the changes and how you can request your company's safety manual.
What Happens When the Federal Government Shuts Down?
The federal fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. For agencies and programs that rely on discretionary funding through annual appropriations acts, Congress and the President
Drug Testing and Marijuana Laws
To date, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have fully legalized recreational marijuana, and another 19 states have legalized medical marijuana or CBD oil use for
Air Quality in a Confined Space
Working in a confined space brings a set of challenges and hazards far different than any other type of work. OSHA defines a confined space