Crane collapses in Washington, D.C., injuring construction worker

A construction worker was injured after a crane tipped over in Northwest Washington last week, striking two structures. Fed-OSHA is investigating. Washington Post

 

Two injured in roof fall on Cape Cod

Two employees of a subcontractor were seriously injured after reportedly falling about 30 feet from a roof in Mashpee, Massachusetts last week. Fed-OSHA is investigating. CapeCod.com

 

Employee dies in accident at Arizona power station

An employee of a subcontractor died Friday in an accident at a power station in Tucson, Arizona. Fed-OSHA is investigating. KOLD

 

Nebraska: Families urge support for bill to legalize medical cannabis

Although 70 percent of Nebraska voters support medical cannabis, according to a 2017 study, a bill that seeks to legalize it is facing significant pushback from politicians, including the state’s governor. The bill’s sponsor, who says it does not legalize recreational cannabis nor allow for teens to access it, expects it to ultimately pass through a ballot initiative. News Channel Nebraska

 

MIOSHA submits request for formal rulemaking related to COVID-19

Michigan OSHA is considering how COVID-19 rules should be handled once the agency’s current emergency rulemaking authority expires April 14. The emergency rules implement workplace safeguards for all Michigan businesses and specific requirements for industries, including manufacturing, construction, retail, health care, exercise facilities, restaurants and bars. WSJM

 

Nashville lawmakers resist call expansion of landfill

Three Nashville lawmakers are supporting legislation to prevent expansion of a local landfill, based on environmental concerns, falling property values, and dangerous trucks on local roads. According to Fed-OSHA, the health effects of hydrogen sulfide, a gas associated with landfills, are seen even at low concentrations and range from mild, headaches or eye irritation, to very serious, unconsciousness and death.” The gas is highly flammable and toxic, even at low concentrations. WZTV (Nashville)