CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

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CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Federal Shutdown Idles Most OSHA Activity, Raising Safety and Compliance Concerns

Injured worker

Agency furloughs more than 1,200 workers, halts routine inspections and training.

November 4, 2025
Bryan Gottlieb - Engineering News-Record

When federal funding expired Oct. 1, the U.S. Dept. of Labor triggered its contingency plan, effectively halting most oversight functions at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Mr. Gottlieb may be contacted at gottliebb@enr.com


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