Federal Heat Protection Program Has Expired — But Oregon and Washington Contractors Are Still Covered
OSHA’s national emphasis program on heat-related illness and injury prevention — which had been in effect since April 2022 —
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Sunday, October 11, 2026
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- Sale of Former Yakima Hospital Campus Completes, Clearing Way for Assisted Living Facility
- RapidRide J Line Construction Passes the Halfway Point in Seattle
- Willamette View to Break Ground on 92-Unit Senior Housing Building Near Milwaukie
- Washington Awards $475,000 to Speed Up Housing Permits, Including $70,000 for Ridgefield
- North Spokane Corridor’s Spokane River Crossing Continues Through the 2026 Season
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OSHA
OSHA Updates Small Business Penalty Policy — 20% Reduction Now Available
Under OSHA’s revised penalty policy effective July 2025, employers who have never been inspected by federal OSHA or a state
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OSHA Construction Inspections Up 8% in 2026 — Documentation Gaps Most Costly
Programmed construction inspections are up roughly 8% year-over-year in 2026, with serious violations now reaching $16,550 per item and willful
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