Employees were making a trenchless sewer repair when the incident occurred. 

Law makes WaterSense program part of federal law for first time.

Employers are still permitted to implement safety incentive programs and require post-incident drug testing, provided that the actions are taken to promote workplace safety and health and not to penalize employees for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses.

The EPA recognized American Standard for demonstrating a commitment to water conservation through the Beauty in Motion truck tour, which showcased the brand’s newest WaterSense-labeled shower heads, faucets, and ultra-high efficiency toilets. 

OSHA will increase education and enforcement efforts while its inspectors will record trenching and excavation inspections in a national reporting system.

The briefing highlighted the positive results of the administration’s focus on tax reform, regulatory relief, infrastructure spending, workforce development and more

The tariff covers imports of butt weld pipe fittings and carbon steel flanges from China.

Registration for the conference provides entry to the co-sponsored AHR Expo, to be held Jan. 14–16 at the Georgia World Congress Center.