AllTradesJournal

Safety Standards

2 articles

Construction workers on a high-rise site, demonstrating the critical need for OSHA fall protection standards and safety equipment.
Safety

What are OSHA fall protection standards for construction sites?

In 2021 alone, 372 construction workers were killed by falls to a lower level, making falls the leading cause of death in the industry despite clear federal regulations, according to KIPRC .

Ben Foster·April 19, 2026
Nuclear Regulatory Commission headquarters with a glowing 'ALARA' button being deactivated, symbolizing a change in radiation safety standards.
Safety

NRC ditches 'as low as reasonably achievable' radiation safety rule.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is eliminating its 'Alara' principle, which mandated that radiation doses be kept 'as low as reasonably achievable,' as reported by NucNet .

Ben Foster·April 16, 2026