Regulation protects workers from dangerous chemicals, helps American businesses compete worldwide WASHINGTON, DC — To better protect workers from hazardous chemicals, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revised its Hazard Communication Standard, aligning it with the United Nations’ global chemical labeling system. The new standard, once implemented, will prevent an estimated 43 deaths and result in an estimated $475.2 million in enhanced productivity for U.S. businesses each year. “Exposure to hazardous chemicals is one of the most serious dangers facing American workers today,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. “Revising OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard … Read more

HONOLULU — The Associated General Contractors of America announced the new officers selected to lead the nation's largest construction trade association. Joseph Jarboe, senior vice president of Bethesda, M.D.-based Clark Construction Group, will serve as president; Paul Diederich, president of West Fargo, N.D.-based Industrial Builders, Inc., will serve as senior vice president; Alan Landes, president and COO of St. Joseph, Mo.-based Herzog Contracting Corp. will serve as vice president. David Hanson, senior vice president of Detroit-based Walbridge, will serve as treasurer. “Our economy is hopefully on the rebound and exciting new technologies are changing the face of our industry,” said … Read more