Labor Appoints New Construction Safety Advisors
Published Date: 3/12/2026
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The Secretary of Labor just picked nine new members for the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). This committee will meet online on March 31 and April 1, 2026, to talk about making construction sites safer. If you work in construction or care about safety rules, now’s the time to share your thoughts by March 20, 2026!
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