Laborers' Health & Safety Fund of North America

08/28/2026

Catch up on the story behind our recent testimony. In July 2025, OSHA proposed a broad list of deregulatory moves targeting the construction industry—including rollbacks to respirator fit-testing, chemical exposure limits and illumination rules.

While OSHA claims this will provide "compliance flexibility" for employers, the reality is that these rollbacks could lead to serious, life-threatening health consequences for workers. Read the full breakdown of what’s at stake and why we're fighting back:

In July of 2025, Federal OSHA proposed a broad list of deregulatory moves, several of which target the construction industry. The list includes changes to respirator fit-testing and chemical exposure requirements, illumination rules and the General Duty Clause, among others. According to OSHA, the g...

08/27/2026

Maryland is taking a big step toward safer workplaces! The MOSH Advisory Board just reviewed crucial stakeholder feedback on developing a workplace violence prevention standard under the Davis Martinez Public Employee Safety and Health Act.

Key takeaways from the public comments:
✅ Comprehensive protections for workers
✅ Custom, site-specific prevention plans
✅ Robust reporting and tracking systems
✅ Meaningful worker and union participation
✅ Engaging, interactive training programs

Pending approval, a proposed rule could be ready by the end of the year.

08/26/2026

This WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY, we honor the WOMEN who fought for a seat at the table and the UNION sisters building what comes next.

08/26/2026

Recruiting women into LIUNA is key to our “Marching to One Million” goal—but it’s only step one! 🚀 True success means retention, which requires building worksites where women feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued. 💪👷‍♀️

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

If you are employing outdoor workers, train them on the signs and symptoms of venomous snake bites, as well as how to prevent them. Find tips and resources: https://bit.ly/4fUZzon

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Save the date! Respiratory Protection Day is September 1.

Join NIOSH as we highlight tools and resources that promote proper respirator use and help employers and workers understand the importance of respiratory protection against airborne hazards.

08/25/2026

Today: The LHSFNA Occupational Safety & Health team is testifying against OSHA's proposed rollbacks on respiratory protection requirements for deadly chemicals like formaldehyde, lead and asbestos.

These tailored rules exist for a reason and a blanket approach to these hazards is dangerous, shortsighted and puts hard-working LIUNA members at risk. We won't stop fighting for the specific, rigorous protections our members deserve on the job.

🔗 Watch the testimony live: https://www.youtube.com/live/ajobngtIYzw