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News Release U.S. Department of Labor | March 29, 2024 US Department of Labor issues final rule to clarify rights to employee representation during OSHA inspectionsWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance officer during an…
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Department of Labor announces enforcement, compliance initiative to protect workers from silica exposure in engineered stone fabrication, installation
OSHA supplements current efforts to address serious workplace danger WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration today launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries. “Many workers in the engineering…
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'Final nail in the coffin': Flint water criminal cases are over
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EPA Advances Enforcement Actions to Protect Communities from Hazardous Lead Paint
Enforcement Initiatives and Tools Target Noncompliance by Renovators and Property Managers WASHINGTON (Oct. 30, 2023) – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a snapshot of enforcement actions taken across the country in 2023 to protect children and their families from the health hazards posed by exposure to lead-based paint. EPA enforcement actions help ensure that…
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Summer isn't a break for Residential Contractors, But you can take a break from the heat and learn something new, or update your certifications.
Upcoming courses Lead Abatement Supervisor InitialAugust 7 – 10MuskegonAsbestos Supervisor Refresher August 14 – 18100% OnlineAsbestos Inspector Refresher August 14 – 16100% OnlineEPA RRP Initial (Online & In-person)August 16Sterling HeightsEPA RRP Renovator Refresher ( In-person)August 18FlintEPA RRP Certified Renovator Initial ( 8 hour)September 11Walled…
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Proposed changes for Lead Levels
WASHINGTON (July 12, 2023) — Today. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen requirements for the removal of lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 buildings and childcare facilities, known as abatement activities“There is no safe level of lead. Even low levels are detrimental to children’s health, and this proposal would bring us closer to eradicating…
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In Michigan, Residential Builder licenses must be renewed every three years by May 31st. All licensees must complete the following during each three year renewal period: 1 hour of Building Codes and Laws. 1 hour covering Safety.
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EPA Enforcement Actions Help Protect Health of Vulnerable Communities from Lead Paint Hazards
EPA Enforcement Actions Help Protect Health of Vulnerable Communities from Lead Paint Hazards
WASHINGTON (October 28, 2022) – As part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlighted several federal enforcement actions completed from October 2021 through September 2022, as well as future planned investigations. These actions ensure that renovation contractors, landlords, and realtors comply with rules that protect the public from…
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MDHHS announces newly available childhood blood lead data
MDHHS announces newly available childhood blood lead data
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 19, 2022 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, [email protected] MDHHS announces newly available childhood blood lead data LANSING, Mich. — Blood lead data for Michigan children with elevated blood lead levels are now available online through Michigan Environmental Public Health Tracking (MiTracking) for those with a blood lead level of 3.5 µg/dL and…
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Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Did You Know? The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicides among all occupations — four times higher than in the general population. September 5-9 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, when events will be held nationwide to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by construction workers, and what we can do to help safeguard their mental health, and lives.…
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U.S. Department of Labor | July 14, 2022 Alarming rise in trench-related fatalities spurs US Department of Labor to announce enhanced nationwide enforcement, additional oversight 22 workers have perished in first half of 2022, a 68 percent increase over all of 2021 WASHINGTON – In 2022’s first six months, 22 workers have fallen victim to the deadly hazards present in trenching and excavation…
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OSHA QuickTakes
From The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training Grants OSHA announced $11,787,000 in grants through its Susan Harwood Training Grants Program. Nonprofit organizations have until Aug. 1 to apply. Preventing Lead Exposure OSHA proposed a rule to better protect workers from occupational exposure to lead. Public comments must be submitted by August 29.
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MDHHS updating definition of elevated blood lead levels for children based on new CDC blood reference value
MDHHS updating definition of elevated blood lead levels for children based on new CDC blood reference value
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2022 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, [email protected] Lower level will expand services to more Michigan families LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is updating its definition of an elevated blood lead level for children from 5 µg/dL to 3.5 µg/dL, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updating their…
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Lockout / Tagout
OSHA says employers must conduct periodic inspections of lcokout/tagout procedures but what does that really mean? What kind of inspections are good enough and what are the best practices? OSHA Standard 1910.147(c)(6) covers period inspections of energy control procedures for organizations and companies that require lockout/tagout procedures for their operations. This standard says the…
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Update on Withdrawal of Two Answers to Frequent Questions About Property Management Companies (PMCs)
Update on Withdrawal of Two Answers to Frequent Questions About Property Management Companies (PMCs)
Michelle Price, ChiefRisk Management Branch 2Existing Chemicals Risk Management DivisionOffice of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Attention: Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Training Provider: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying training providers accredited by EPA who conduct training under the RRP program how the withdrawal of two Frequent Questions (FQs) is…
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Mortgage Rates Are on the Rise: What’s in Store for Homebuyers in 2022?
Mortgage Rates Are on the Rise: What’s in Store for Homebuyers in 2022?
Meghan Webber Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® For the first time in three years, Federal Reserve officials signaled interest rate hikes are coming soon with the first increase expected in March. So, what does this mean for homeowners and prospective buyers? Let’s take a closer look. How does the Federal Reserve affect mortgages? The Federal Reserve (the Fed) is the central banking…
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Nearly half the world’s kids are exposed to dangerous levels of lead
Nearly half the world’s kids are exposed to dangerous levels of lead
And we aren’t doing much to prevent it. Starting in 2014, the impoverished city of Flint, Michigan, experienced the highest-profile lead exposure crisis in recent American history. Lead levels in Flint’s children spiked after the city failed to properly treat a new water source. Eventually, the state of Michigan and the city of Flint were forced to agree to a $641 million settlement for…
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