workplace . Because USDOL has not yet proposed a substitute rule , the former murky test used by USDOL and federal regulators has returned in the interim .
Read more here and read NUCA CEO Doug Carlson ’ s
argument here .
OSHA Submits Revised COVID-19 Workplace Standard For Review
OHSA submitted on April 26 a draft of an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 to the White House for review , but the timeline forward is not certain . USDOL Sec . Marty Walsh temporarily delayed the standard last month , but has apparently found a version that meets OSHA and regulatory standards .
If a standard does get officially published in the Federal Register , it could go into effect in six months . However , there is no limit on the White House review period . NUCA will keep the membership updated on this regulation .
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June 2021 Is All About Trench Safety ! Are You Ready for TSSD Week , June 14-18 ?
June is our industry month to reinforce trench safety to your employees . Now in its fifth year , Trench Safety Stand Down ( TSSD ) Week ( June 14-18 ) is your company ’ s opportunity to talk directly to your employees and others about safety . Companies can conduct a Trench Safety Stand Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity to draw attention to the specific hazards related to working in and around trenches / excavations . For more information and TSSD materials--including NUCA toolbox talks and OSHA trench safety posters and employee cards--visit
nuca . com / tssd .
Expanded NUCA Advantage Member Benefits Program Introduced
Our association ’ s popular benefits program is expanding to help address our members ’ many employee workforce and business needs . The expanded program , announced
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