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New House Bill Would Mandate OSHA Heat Standard

New House Bill Would Mandate OSHA Heat Standard

July 23, 2019
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The measure would require employers to give workers paid breaks in cool spaces, access to water and training on how to respond to symptoms of heat illness.


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OSHA Cites Companies After Plumbers Poisoned at SFO

Plumbing Company Faces $50,850 OSHA Fine After Employees Suffer CO Poisoning

July 15, 2019
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The plumbers were using a gasoline-powered saw to cut through concrete when they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas emitted from the equipment, causing one of the workers to lose consciousness. 


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Trump Apprentice Program Leaves Out Construction

Trump Apprenticeship Proposal Leaves Out Construction

July 2, 2019
Steve Smith
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The proposal is subject to a 60-day public comment period, after which the department can issue the final rule, which could occur as soon as this fall.


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Texas Governor Promises Plumbers State’s Licensing Board Will Continue

Texas Governor Takes Action To Extend State Board Of Plumbing Examiners

June 14, 2019
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Order allows the board to continue its operations through May 31, 2021, giving the 87th legislature time to address the matter. 


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‘The Texas Plumbing License is Basically Gone … ’

‘The Texas Plumbing License is Basically Gone … ’

June 12, 2019
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Texas’ state plumbing code is currently on track to cease to exist on Sept. 1, while the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will have a “wind down” period that has it wrapping up operations by September 2020.


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Thousands of Plumbers Expected to Rally at Texas Capitol

Thousands of Plumbers Expected to Rally at Texas Capitol

June 11, 2019
Steve Smith
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Concerned plumbers want governor to call for a special session to implement state plumbing regulation before the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is abolished.


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PHCC Responds to Texas Governor’s Potential Two-Year Extension of Licensing Board

PHCC Responds to Texas Governor’s Potential Two-Year Extension of Licensing Board

June 7, 2019
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'We do not want to see a well-regulated industry be subject to deregulation and thereby, put the health and safety of Texas citizens at risk.'


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Texas Governor Promises Plumbers State’s Licensing Board Will Continue

Texas Governor Promises Plumbers State’s Licensing Board Will Continue

June 5, 2019
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"We've got this," the governor tells plumbers worried as their profession faces deregulation.


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Texas Legislature Votes Down State Plumbing Agency

By September, Anyone Can Be a Plumber in Texas

May 30, 2019
Steve Smith
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Plumbers call for special session after the Texas House ended the state plumbing code and a plumbing regulation agency.


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Texas Legislature Votes Down State Plumbing Agency

Texas Legislature Votes Down State Plumbing Agency

May 28, 2019
Steve Smith
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Lawmakers want to fold the board into the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, an agency that oversees more than two dozen professions.


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