Study points to need for programs to prevent drug-related harm among workers in risky industry.

However, critics think allowable lead levels should be even lower and that the proposal gives utilities more time to replace lead lines.

Under the current statute, an individual or entity cannot operate as an HVACR contractor in New Jersey unless the license holder owns a minimum of 1 percent of the company. 

For every state, water testing company SimpleWater sought to evaluate policies, testing requirements, and data availability for the prevention of childhood lead exposure in schools and daycare centers. 

The proposal marks the first major overhaul to lead levels in drinking water in more than two decades.

ACCA wants saving plans to cover expenses necessary to obtain or maintain certification or licensure credentials that are separate from preparatory educational and training programs.

Additionally, OSHA is considering revisions to broaden the circumstances under which employers would be permitted to comply with the silica standard for construction.

OSHA cited the company for similar violations in 2017 and 2018, and has placed the company in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

Although the construction industry is currently exempt from the proposed DOL rule, MCAA is concerned that the exemption may not be permanent.